1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs, well beaten
1 tsp. vanilla

1 c. whole wheat flour
1 c. white flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

Add the dry ingredients to the first mixture alternately with:

1/2 c. buttermilk

3 mashed bananas
1 c. nuts

Pour into 3 small loaf pans or in 1 regular bread pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes.