1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. all-purpose flour
3 ripe bananas, sliced

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. Put all ingredients into a large mixer bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool slightly before removing from pan.