Sharon's Banana Nut Bread

recipe from Derek's sister, Sharon


Ingredients
3 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 TBSP lemon juice
3/4 c. crisco
3/4 c. milk
3 eggs
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 c. mashed bananas (4-6)
1 1/2 c sugar
3/4 c chopped nuts (optional)

Directions
Sift flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. In a small bowl, mix banana and lemon juice. Blend sugar and butter in large bowl. Add eggs, one at a time while mixing. Add sifted ingredients alternating with milk. Beat well. Fold in bananas. Grease 2 large bread pans. Bake @ 325 - 350 for 50-55 minutes. Remove bread from oven and cool for 10 min on rack while still in pans.