This is a recipe handed down generations in my family (Mississippi).
We use self rising flour, so if you use plain flour, you'll need to 2 1/2 tsp baking powder & 1 tsp baking soda.
Banana Bread.
2 cup self rising flour
1 cup of Crisco Shortening
2 eggs (room temp)
6 mashed bananas
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Cream shortening, eggs, bananas, vanilla & sugar.
Slowly mix in flour.
Lightly grease sides & bottom of pan.
Bake at 325 degrees until tooth pick comes out clean.
If you use a tube pan, bake 1 1/2 hrs.
You can also use muffin pan, just lightly grease sides & bottom of each muffin pan. You can add the pecans in mixture & sprinkle some of top. Hope you enjoy.