Banana Nut Bread

Instructions

1. 1

   Cream together shortening and sugar; add eggs and beat well.

2. 2

   Sift dry ingreds; add to creamed mixture alternately with banana, blending well after each addition.

3. 3

   Stir in nuts.

4. 4

   Pour into well-greased 4-6 cup mold (I used a ceramic souffle dish).

5. 5

   Cover with foil and tie a string tightly around it to keep foil down.

6. 6

   Pour 2 cups hot water in slow-cooking pot.

7. 7

   Place mold on rack or trivet (I modified a metal veggie steamer) in pot.

8. 8

   Cover with crockpot lid and cook on high 2 to 3 hours or until bread is done.

9. 9

   Be sure not to check bread during the first 2 hours of cooking.