1 3/4 c. flour
2 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shortening
2/3 c. sugar
3/4 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 or 2 eggs (your option)
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 c. mashed ripe bananas

Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream shortening, sugar, lemon rind. Beat in eggs and bananas. Blend this mixture with the flour mixture. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped nuts, if desired. Bake in greased bread pan about 1 hour at 350 degrees. Cool before slicing.