1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
4 eggs
1 c. mashed bananas
2 1/2 c. all purpose flour
2 tbsp. baking soda
1/4 c. chopped black walnuts

Cream shortening, sugar and vanilla together in bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add bananas; mix well. Sit flour and soda together. Fold into creamed mixture. Mix in walnuts. Pour into 3 greased and floured 4"x8" loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Yield: 3 loaves.