Pan: 16 By 4 1/2 By 4 1/4-Inch Loaf-Type Pan Temperature: 350 F. Oven

1. Cream Shortening And Sugar In Mixer Bowl At Medium Speed Until Light And Fluffy.

2. Add Eggs And Continue Beating At Medium Speed 1 Minute.

3. Add Bananas And Nuts To Egg Mixture. Mix Until Blended.

4 Sift Together Flour, Baking Powder And Salt.

5. Add Dry Ingredients To Banana Mixture; Beat At Low Speed About 1/2 Minute. Scrape Down Bowl. Continue Beating 1/2 Minute Longer Or Until Blended. Do Not Over Beat.

6. Pour About 4 Lb 12 Oz (2 Qt) Batter Into Each Well-Greased Pan.

7. Bake 80 To 85 Minutes Or Until Done.

8. Cool Thoroughly; Wrap In Waxed Paper And Store Overnight Before Slicing.

9. Cut 25 Slices (5/8 Inch Thick) Per Loaf.

Combined With 2 7/8 Cups Water May Be Used.

Yield 8 Lb Peeled, Mashed Bananas.

75 Minutes Or Until Done On Low Fan With Open Vent.