1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2-3 sm. ripe bananas
1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs; beat well. Add flour and soda. Add mashed bananas (and nuts if using). Stir in vanilla. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.