1 LOAF:

1/2 stick butter
1/4 c. Crisco
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 bananas
1/4 c. buttermilk
1/2 level tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
Pecans or walnuts (optional)

2 LOAVES:

1 stick butter
1/2 c. Crisco
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
4 bananas
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 level tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
Pecans or walnuts (optional)

Mix the above ingredients together in order. Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.