1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
3 lg. bananas, mashed
1/2 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift flour, soda and salt onto wax paper. Stir quickly into creamed mixture until blended. Stir in mashed bananas, nuts and vanilla. Pour into greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 1 hour or until firm in center.