Grandma Billing's Banana Nut Bread

1 3/4 cup flour
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup shortening
2 eggs
2 tbsp milk
1 cup mashed banana
1/4 cup chopped nuts

• Cream sugar & shortening till light
• Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and 3/4 tsp. salt. Set aside.
• Add eggs one at a time & the milk beat till smooth after each addition. Add flour mixture & banana alternately to creamed mixture, beating till smooth after each addition. Fold in nuts.
• Turn batter into a lightly greased 8x42 inch loaf pan
• Bake 350 degrees for 60-65 min.
• Cool 10 min.

*For easier slicing wrap & store overnight