1/4 c. soft shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
2/3 c. mashed bananas (about 2)
3 tbsp. sour milk (or buttermilk)
2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Mix together shortening and sugar. Beat egg in thoroughly. Stir in mashed bananas and sour milk. Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt and stir into shortening-sugar mixture with nuts. Pour batter into 9x5x3 inch greased bread pan. Bake 1 hour 10 minutes in 300 degree F. preheated oven.

To sour 3 tablespoons milk add 1 teaspoon white vinegar.