Best Banana Bread

This is my mom's recipe, it is so moist and delicious! I've yet to taste better!

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1 Loaf

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup shortening
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 3⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 2 -3  smashed ripe bananas
• 2  eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 cup  nuts (optional)

Directions

1. Cream together shortening and sugars.
2. Add bananas and eggs.
3. Stir in flour, salt and soda.
4. Add milk, vanilla, and nuts.
5. Bake at 350°F for approximately 1 1/2 hours. Watch closely toward end of baking time. Insert toothpick to make sure center is done.