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

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter, sugar and eggs. Add mashed bananas, then add the flour, salt, baking soda and walnuts (if desired). Mix and bake for about 1 hour.