Banana Bread

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
3 soft bananas
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
Pinch of salt
1/2 c. nuts (opt.)

Mash bananas. Add sugar, shortening and eggs. Mix flour, soda, baking powder and salt. Add to bananas and mix in nuts, if desired. Bake in 1 large or 2 small pans at 350 degrees for about 1 hour.