1/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 3/4 c. sifted enriched flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. mashed ripe bananas
1/2 c. broken nuts (pecans or walnuts)

Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and beat well. Sift together dry ingredients, add to creamed mixture alternately with banana, beating well after each addition. Stir in nuts. Pour into a well greased 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 2 1/2" loaf pan. Bake in moderate oven, 350 degrees, about 1 hour or until you think it is done. Remove from pan, cool on rack. Wrap, store at least one day.