Kristina's Banana Bread

Cream together 1 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening. Add 3 mashed bananas. 2 beaten eggs, 2 cups flour, 1/2 tsp. vanilla, 1 tsp. baking soda dissolved in hot water, 1 TBSP lemon juice, and 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional). Stir until blended and put into greased and floured loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Makes 1 large loaf.