3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. banana, mashed
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. walnuts, chopped

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9x5x3" loaf pan. Mix sugar, shortening and eggs. Beat at high speed until light and fluffy. Add mashed bananas. Stir in sifted dry ingredients. Beat until smooth. Add walnuts. Pour into pan and bake 60 to 70 minutes. Cool on rack.