Banana Nut Bread(Recipe of Gladys Peterson)

Cream the sugar and shortening well. Add eggs, one at a time. Add mashed bananas, then flour, soda and salt sifted 3 times together.

Add pecans and raisins and mix in well.

Pour into greased loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes at 350°.

When brown, test with a straw for doneness. Makes 1 large loaf or 2 small loaves.