1/2 c. shortening
1 c. mashed bananas
3 tsp. baking powder
1 c. sugar
1 c. nuts
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream shortening and sugar. Beat eggs until light and add bananas and lemon juice. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together; mix quickly into banana mixture. Add nuts, if desired. Bake in greased loaf pan for 1 hour at 375 degrees.

A thin confectioners' sugar glaze can be added when cooled. Mix 1 cup confectioners' sugar and 1 tablespoon milk to start. Continue adding drops of milk to achieve correct consistency of glaze.