1/4 c. shortening (or vegetable oil)
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 c. Jiffy mix (or Bisquick)
1 c. mashed ripe banana (2 or 3 med.)
1/3 c. walnuts

Cream, mix shortening (or vegetable oil) with sugar. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Combine remaining ingredients and mix until well blended. Pour into prepared pan. Bake about 55 minutes. Cool on rack before slicing.