Best Ever Banana Bread

1 large ripe banana or 2 medium ones
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon water

Mix and let set for atleast 15 minutes

2 beaten eggs
1/2 cup shortening(I use vegetable oil)
1tsp salt
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional but it tastes amazing with it)


Mix all together with a large spoon and add the banana mixture to it. Mix well and pour into a greased and floured loaf pan. Bake in preheated oven at 325 F for about an hour or until done.