2 1/2 c. sifted flour self rising
1/3 c. buttermilk
1 1/4 c. bananas (3 lg.)
Chopped nuts (optional)
1 2/3 c. granulated sugar
2/3 c. shortening
2 eggs
Another 1/2 c. buttermilk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour pan. Cream sugar and shortening. Blend in eggs and sifted dry ingredients alternately with first 1/3 cup buttermilk. Mash bananas and add along with remaining milk and nuts. Mix; bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.