Favorite Banana Bread

This is the banana bread I make all the time - I think it is my mom's recipe.

Anytime I have a banana going bad, I pop it into the freezer to save for a loaf.

Thaw frozen bananas before using.  They will be slimy and yucky looking when you peel them, but they make fantastic bread!

Friends and family always request this unique banana bread.

1 cup sugar                                  

2 T soft shortening                        

1 egg                                             

¾ c milk                                         

1 cup crushed bananas

3 cups flour

3 1/2 t baking powder

1 t salt

3/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Mix thoroughly sugar, shortening & egg, then stir in milk and crushed bananas.  Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; add to liquid mixture and blend in nuts.  Pour mixture into well-greased loaf pan and let stand 2o minutes before baking.  Bake at 350 for about 70 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.  Crack in top of loaf is characteristic.