Kona Banana Bread

Ingredients:
- 1/2 c. shortening
- 1 c. sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 c. mashed banana
- 1 1/4 c. sifted flour
- 3/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Directions:
- Cream shortening and sugar until light.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
- Stir in mashed bananas.
- Sift together flour, soda and salt.
- Add to banana mixture.
- Mix until well blended.
- Bake at 350° in a bread pan for 45 to 55 minutes.