1 c. sugar
1/4 c. shortening
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 c. crushed, ripe bananas
2 c. packaged biscuit mix
1/4 c. chopped nuts
1/2 tsp. vanilla or almond extract

Cream sugar and shortening in a bowl. Add eggs, bananas, biscuit mix, and nuts. Beat until well mixed. Pour into greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Remove from pan and cool on rack before slicing.