1/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
2/3 c. bananas (mashed with fork)
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3 tbsp. buttermilk
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Cream shortening and sugar together. Blend in beaten egg and fruit. Stir in dry ingredients alternately with liquid. Blend in nuts. Pour batter into greased bread loaf pan (8 x 4 inches). Bake 55-60 minutes. Temperature 350 degrees (moderate oven).