Happy Banana Bread Day!

Our new favortie banana bread recipe, from the Wycliffe International Cookbook:

Combine:
1/2 cup shortening (120 ml) or 1/3 cup oil (80 ml)
1 cup sugar (250 ml)
1/4 cup water (60 ml)

Add:
1-2 beaten eggs, optional
2-3 bananas, mashed
1 tsp. lemon juice, optional (5 ml)

Combine separately and add:
2 cups flour (500 ml)
1/2 tsp salt (2 ml)
1 tsp baking soda (5 ml)
1/4 -1/2 tsp cinnamon, cloves or nutmeg (1-2 ml)
1 tsp vanilla (5 ml)
1/2-1 cup chopped nuts, optional (120-250 ml)

Pour into greased loaf or 9x9 pan (23 x 23 cm). Bake at 375 F (190 C) for 45-60 minutes.