3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. mashed bananas
2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chopped walnuts

Combine sugar, shortening and eggs. Beat hard until light. Add mashed banana. Sift together flour and baking powder, salt and baking soda.

Stir into creamed mixture and beat until smooth. Stir in walnuts.

Pour into a greased and floured 9x5x3-inch pan.

Bake for about 60 minutes or until loaf tests done.