Virginia's Banana Bread

Prep Time: 20 min.
Baking Time: 65 min.

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
• 1 - teaspoon baking soda
• 1 - teaspoon salt
• 1/3 - cup shortening
• 3/4 - cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 - eggs
• 1 - cup mashed ripe bananas (2 -3)
• 1/2 - cup milk
• 1/2 cup nuts (chopped)

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.  Add the egg and applesauce.  Mix well.
2. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and cloves.
3. Gradually add to he creamed mixture just until combined.
4. Fold in raisins and walnuts.  Pour into a loaf ban.
5. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
6. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.