1/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 c. baking mix (Jiffy or Bisquick)
1 c. (2 - 3) mashed ripe bananas
1/3 c. chopped nuts

Cream together shortening and sugar. Combine remaining ingredients and mix until well blended. Pour into 9 x 5 inch loaf pan sprayed with a non - stick spray (Pam) and bake at 350 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Makes 1 loaf.