1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda in 4 tbsp. buttermilk
2 c. all purpose flour
3 bananas, mashed
1 tbsp. lemon juice (pour over bananas)
1 c. nuts
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Dissolve soda in buttermilk. Add some flour and buttermilk. Mix small amounts at a time. Add bananas. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.