banana bread

1 3/4 c. flour
2/3 c. sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3-4 mashed ripe bananas
1/3 c. shortening or butter
2 TBS milk
2 eggs
1/4 c. chopped nuts (optional)

in a large bowl, combine 1 cup of the flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt. add mashed banana, margarine and milk. beat with an electric mixer on low speed until blended, then on high speed for 2 minutes. add eggs and remaining flour. beat until blended. stir in nuts if using. pour batter into 2 greased loaf pans (i usually spray with pam and then coat with white sugar instead of flour). bake at 350 for 55-60 minutes.