3 ripe bananas
1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. shortening or butter
2-3 eggs
1-3 tbsp. water or orange juice or pineapple juice or sour milk
1/2 - 1 c. nuts, chopped

Mash bananas and add sugar. Let stand 15 minutes. Sift flour, baking powder and salt. Beat eggs. Dissolve soda in 1 tablespoon juice or water. Add butter to bananas and sugar. Add dry ingredients, soda, eggs and nuts. Stir only until mixed. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes. Yield: 1 loaf.