1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 cups flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/3 tsp. salt
1 cup mashed bananas (approx. 3)
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup nuts

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs. Sift flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Add to shortening mixture. Mix thoroughly. Add bananas, buttermilk, vanilla and nuts. Mix well, pour into 3 small greased and floured loaf pans.

Bake one hour at 350°F.