1/3 cup shortening (or oil)
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 3/4 cups sifted all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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Cream together shortening and sugar; add eggs and beat well. Sift together dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with banana, blending well after each addition. Stir in nuts. Pour into well-greased 9 1/2x5x3 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until done. Remove from pan; cool on rack.