"Not your ordinary banana bread recipe. This one is truly special in flavor and texture."

INGREDIENTS

1 cup shortening
2 cups white sugar
6 very ripe bananas, mashed
4 eggs
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup chopped walnuts

• Turn the oven on to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat two 9 x 5-inch loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray.
• Soften shortening and sugar until light. Whisk in the eggs one at a time.
• In a large bowl, sift flour together with salt, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Add mixture to the prepared shortening mix and combine well.
• Mash the bananas well and blend it into the batter. Mix in the walnuts and transfer the batter into the prepared pans.
• Bake for about 60 to 75 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Check every 15 minutes to prevent over baking.
• Makes 2 large loafs