Banana Bread

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
3 ripe bananas, mashed 
1 tsp. soda
2 c. flour
1 c. nuts
1 tsp. salt


Combine all ingredients.  Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees.  Test and bake more if needed.


Kathy Classen
Gertrude's Granddaughter

Hawaiian Banana Bread

1 c. margarine
4 well beaten eggs
1 tsp salt
2 tsp soda
2 c. sugar
6 ripe mashed bananas
2 1/2 c. flour


Cream margarine and sugar.  Add eggs and bananas.  Sift flour, salt and soda.  Blend wet and dry ingredients; do not overmix.  Bake in greased loaf pan at 350 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes.  Makes 2 loaves.
Reduce sugar 1 1/2 cups if desired.


Marilyn Alford
Rosie Lee's Daughter-in-Law