1/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs. Mix dry ingredients; add alternately with bananas to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts. Pour into well-greased loaf pan.

Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until done. (Insert toothpick into center; if it comes out clean, bread is done.) When thoroughly cool, wrap in foil and store in refrigerator or freeze. Flavor improves after refrigeration.