Banana Bread

It's mom's recipe. That simple.

Mix the following (in order) and pour into greased bread pans.

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (about 3)
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup nuts (optional) or chocolate chips

Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes.

I tend to double the recipe and use one stick of butter and a 1/2 cup shortening. If I'm feeling particularly healthful, I might even use a cup of wheat flour.
This recipe also freezes well. Allow the bread to cool, wrap in aluminum foil and slide it into a freezer bag. To use, thaw completely and unwrap.