1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. mashed, well ripened bananas
3/4 c. solid pack pumpkin
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped walnuts or pecans

In large mixer bowl, cream sugar and shortening. Beat in eggs, bananas, pumpkin and vanilla; mix well.

In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nuts. Add dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture; mix well.

Spoon batter into greased and floured 3 x 5 inch loaf pan. Top with walnuts or pecans if desired. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 55-65 minutes. Can also check for clean toothpick inserted in center. Cool for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack. Makes 1 loaf.