3 bananas
1 c. sugar
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. lard or Crisco
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Mash bananas and add sugar. Let stand 15 minutes. Sift flour before measuring. Add baking powder and salt. Beat eggs. Dissolve soda in a little water (1 tablespoon). Add shortening to bananas and sugar; mix and beat thoroughly. Add dry ingredients, soda, beaten eggs and nuts. Stir only until mixed. bake in greased loaf pans at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes.