1 c. sugar
1 stick butter
2 eggs
2 c. self-rising flour, sifted
3 mashed bananas
1 c. nuts, chopped

Cream together shortening and sugar; add eggs and beat well. Add flour and fold in bananas and nuts. Pour into 2 small, or 1 large, well-greased loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.