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

Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs and bananas. Sift together salt, soda and flour. Add to mixture. Bake in 2 greased loaf pans 45 to 50 minutes at 375 degrees.