ift together:

2 1/2 c. sifted Soft As Silk flour
1 2/3 c. sugar
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

dd to above and beat in electric mixer 2 minutes:

2/3 c. shortening (Crisco)
1 1/4 c. mashed bananas (3)

dd:

1/2 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. unbeaten eggs (2 lg.)

Beat 2 more minutes. Fold in 2/3 c. chopped nuts. Bake 350 degrees, 13 x 9 pan, 45 minutes; or two 9 inch layer pans, 30 to 35 minutes.