1/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 lg. bananas, mashed
1 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. chopped nuts

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and beat. Mash bananas and add to mixture. Add flour and baking soda gradually and mix. Add vanilla and chopped nuts. Pour into greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 - 40 minutes.