Banana Bread

2-1/4 C sugar

1 C shortening

3 C flour (sift 3 times with 2 t soda)

1 t salt

4 eggs

2 t vanilla

6 T buttermilk

2 C mashed bananas (about 5 bananas)

1 C nuts

Cream sugar and shortening; add eggs 1 at a time and beat well after each addition. Add flour and milk alternately. Add flavoring, bananas and nuts. Bake in 350 degree oven for about an hour.