1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. white sugar
2 eggs
2 bananas, mashed
1 c. dates, cut-up
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. flour
4 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream together sugar and shortening. Add eggs. Then alternate salt, baking soda, flour and milk. Add bananas and dates. Bake for 45 minutes at 325 degrees in 2 small bread pans.