1 c. butter flavored vegetable shortening
2 c. mashed banana (about 5)
2 1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs
3/4 c. buttermilk
3 c. all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
scant tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla flavoring
1 c. chopped nuts

Combine shortening, bananas, and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well. Sift flour, salt, and baking soda. Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk to batter. Mix well. Stir in nuts and vanilla.

Pour into 2 greased and floured loaf pans.

Bake at 325°F for 75 to 80 minutes or until pick inserted in center comes out clean. Freezes well and makes a nice gift!