3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. mashed bananas
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped dates
1 c. chopped nuts

Cream sugar and shortening thoroughly. Add bananas and lemon juice. Mix flour, soda and salt; add to creamed mixture with dates and nuts, stirring only enough to moisten flour. Pour into well greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.