2 c. sifted all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. melted (cooled) shortening
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 eggs
3 to 5 ripe bananas (the riper the better)
1 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 jar chopped cherries
1 c. milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Into a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light. Add eggs and beat until light and fluffy. Blend in bananas, nuts, raisins, cherries and milk. Add sifted dry ingredients, mix well.

Spoon into greased bread tins. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until done. Cool.