Grandma Henriksen’s Banana Bread

½ c. shortening

1 c. sugar

2 eggs, separated

2-3 mashed bananas

2 c. flour

1 t. baking powder

1 t. baking soda

½ t. salt

½ c. cold water

*optional: chopped nuts

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Cream shortening. Gradually add sugar, and egg yolks until creamy. Add the bananas and mix.

Sift together the dry ingredients. Alternate the dry ingredients with ½ cup cold water into the creamed mixture and mix. Add chopped nuts if desired.

Beat the 2 egg whites until stiff and fold into the mixture. Place in greased pans.

Makes 2 small loaves. Bake at 325 degrees for 45-60 minutes.