3 ripe bananas
1 tsp. baking soda

Mash bananas. Sprinkle with soda and let stand while mixing other ingredients.

1/2 c. shortening
2/3 c. brown sugar

2 eggs

1 1/4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

1 c. oatmeal

Combine all ingredients. Add banana mixture last. Bake in a moderate oven about 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out of loaf dry. Makes one large loaf.