1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. buttermilk or sour milk
2 tsp. baking soda
2 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
2 c. mashed bananas
1/2 c. nuts, chopped

Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs. Stir baking soda into buttermilk and add to mixture. Add bananas and flour, salt and baking powder. Mix well. Stir in nuts. Pour into 2 greased loaf pans. Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour.