1/2 c. shortening or butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
3 lg. ripe bananas, mashed
4 tbsp. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. chopped nuts
Pinch of salt

Cream sugar, shortening and eggs and beat well. Add bananas, baking soda, salt and water. Beat well. Last, add flour, nuts and vanilla. Bake 1 hour at 325 degrees in greased loaf pan. Place on rack 1 hour to cool.