1 stick butter (or 1/2 c. other shortening)
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
3/4 c. mashed ripe banana (about 2 med.)
1 1/4 c. sifted flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. each cloves, ginger, nutmeg & allspice
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Bake in 350 degree oven for 50 minutes in 9"x5"x3" greased and lightly floured loaf pan. Yield: 1 loaf. Cool well before slicing.