1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 ripe bananas
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Same banana nut bread recipe: Omit bananas and add 1 cup chopped dates. Pour 1 cup boiling water over dates and let stand until cool.

Cream shortening and sugar. Add beaten eggs, bananas which have been mashed with a fork, then add dry ingredients, which have been sifted together. Bake 350 degree oven for 45-60 minutes or until done. Bake in loaf pans.