2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. mashed banana
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 c. chopped macadamia nuts

Sift dry ingredients together. Add shortening, eggs, and 1/2 cup of bananas. Stir to combine ingredients, then beat 2 minutes at medium speed on electric mixer or 300 strokes by hand. Add remaining bananas and lemon juice. Beat 2 minutes more. Fold in 3/4 cup of nuts. Pour batter into greased, wax paper lined loaf pan, 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches. Sprinkle remaining nuts over top of batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until golden brown.