1/2 c. sour milk
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 c. flour
Pinch of salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 ripe bananas, mashed
Nuts (optional)

Add soda to milk; set aside. Cream sugar and shortening, and blend in eggs. Mix dry ingredients together and add to egg mixture, alternating with milk. Add bananas and nuts. Pour into greased and floured loaf pan.

Bake for one hour at 350°F.