Sift together:
2 1/2 cups flour
1 2/3 cups sugar
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/4 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
Add & Mix:
2/3 cups shortening
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 1/4 cups mashed bananas (3)
Add & Beat 2 minutes:
3 eggs
1/3 cup buttermilk
Beat 2 more minutes
Add 2/3 cup chopped nuts (I use walnuts)
Grease and flour bread pans. Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes.
Makes 2 large or 3 medium loaves.
