2 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
2 large ripe bananas
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. plus 2 tbsp. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Sift flour, soda and salt together. Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and bananas. Beat well. Mix in flour mixture thoroughly. Add nuts and vanilla.

Bake in 9 x 5 x 2 1/2 loaf pan at 350°F for 60 minutes.