Sun River Banana Bread

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2: Position rack in center of oven.

Step 3: Grease and flour a 9-by-5-inch or 8 ½-by 4 ½-inch loaf pan.

Step 4: In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and add nuts.

Step 5: In another bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 6: Beat in eggs one at a time.

Step 7: Blend in mashed bananas.

Step 8: Add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately beating until batter is smooth.

Step 9: Pour batter into prepared pan.