Mini Banana Loaves

Ever since I got a mini-loaf pan, I've been trying to put EVERYTHING in it ;) It's perfect for individual servings

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 8-12 muffins

Ingredients

• 1 3⁄4 cups unbleached flour
• 2 3⁄4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 cup shortening
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 2  eggs
• 4  ripe bananas, mashed
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  nuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Sift together flour, baking powder, & salt. Set aside.
3. Beat shortening until creamy, then add sugar & eggs. Beat until blended, then add bananas & blend again. Add flour mixture & nuts (if wanted) & blend well.
4. Fill mini loaf pans about 3/4 full. Bake 1 hour.