3 1/2 c. flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening
1 1/3 c. sugar
4 beaten eggs
6 mashed bananas
Nuts, optional

Sift flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Cream shortening with sugar; mix thoroughly. Add eggs. Add dry ingredients alternately with mashed bananas. Add nuts. Turn into bread pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.