Banana Nut Bread Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Servings: 18 Ingredients - 2/3 cup sugar - 1/3 cup shortening - 2 eggs - 3 tablespoons soured milk - 1 tablespoon vinegar - 1 cup mashed ripened banana (2 to 3) - 2 cups flour, sifted - 1 teaspoon baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon soda - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional) - 1/2 cup nuts, chopped (use your favorite, but pecans or walnuts work very well in this recipe)	1

	This moist fruit bread makes a nice addition to a brunch or a luncheon. The recipe doubles easily.   Directions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Combine the first three ingredients in a large bowl and beat until smooth. Sour the milk by putting 1 tablespoon of vinegar in the milk and letting it stand a few minutes until it curdles; then stir in the milk and the mashed bananas. Combine the dry ingredients and stir into the banana mixture. Pour into a 9 x 5 greased and floured bread pan. Let the mixture rest in the pan for 20 minutes before baking. Bake 55-60 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. Remove the bread from the pan and cool completely.	2