2/3 c. sugar
1/3 c. shortening
2 eggs
3 tbsp. buttermilk
1 1/2 c. mashed bananas
2 c. sifted self rising flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease loaf pan. Mix together sugar, shortening and eggs. Stir in buttermilk, bananas and flour. Add soda and nuts. Bake 50 or 60 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes.