1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. mashed bananas (3)
2/3 to 1 c. chopped nuts (I use pecans)
2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. water with 1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream shortening and add ingredients; mix well. Bake in loaf pan 1 hour at 300 degrees.