1 pkg. prunes, cut up
1 c. white sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
8 tbsp. prune juice (from cooked prunes)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
2 bananas, mashed
2 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Cut up prunes and cover with water and boil until tender; cool. Mix sugar, shortening, eggs, prune juice, soda, baking powder, vanilla and mashed bananas with mixer. Add the cooled prunes. Add flour and walnuts. Pour into 2 greased and floured 7 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" loaf pans or a large loaf pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hour or until springs back.