½ c. shortening
3 eggs
3 large bananas
2 ½ c. flour
1 c. sugar
3 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
Cream shortening and sugar, then add eggs, vanilla, and bananas and mix well. Add remaining ingredients and mix to combine. Pour into 2 large or 4 small loaf pans. Bake @350 for one hour. (Reduce time for small loaf pans.)