Banana nut Bread
1/3 c shortening (64 g)
1/2 c sugar (120 g)
2 eggs
1 3/4 c sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 c mashed bananas (2 bananas, overripe are great)
1.2 c chopped walnuts or pecans

Combine everything and beat well.  Place in a bread pan.  Bake 40-45 minutes at 350F, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Sources:  Better Homes and Gardens Meredith Publishing, 1962.

Notes:  This is a great thing to do with overripe bananas and it freezes well.