Banana Bread

Ingredients:
- 1 scant c. sugar
- 1/4 c. melted shortening
- 1 egg
- 2 c. flour
- 1 tsp. soda
- 3 bananas, mashed
- 1 c. nuts (optional)

Directions:
- Bake 1 large loaf pan at 350° for 1 hour or 2 small loaf pans at 350° for 40 minutes.