2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
3 or 4 bananas, mashed
1 c. quick cook oatmeal
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
3 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. raisins

Cream sugar and shortening. Add other ingredients. Beat 3 minutes. (Fold in raisins, optional.) Bake in 2 greased, floured loaf pans. (Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons oatmeal before baking.) Bake 55 to 60 minutes at 350 degrees. 2 loaves.