1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
4 tbsp. milk
2 large bananas, mashed
1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped

Cream shortening and sugar. Sift dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Add milk, bananas and nuts.

Bake in a loaf pan at 350°F for 1 hour.