1/2 c. shortening or oil
1 c. sugar
3 eggs, beaten
3 very ripe bananas, mashed
2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in 3 tbsp. cold water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. walnuts, chopped

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and banana. Mix well. Add remaining ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 1 hour in a bundt pan or long greased pan. Smaller bread pans may be used for a shorter baking time.