2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
3 eggs
2/3 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
3 to 4 ripe bananas, mashed
3 c. flour
2 tsp. vanilla

Blend sugar and shortening. Add eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk. Add bananas. Mix well. Bake in greased tube pan at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.

Can be fixed in loaf pans, but reduce cooking time.