1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda dissolved in 1/2 c. orange juice
3 bananas, mashed
Nuts or chocolate chips; optional

Combine above ingredients. Mix well. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour in 2 loaf pans.