Banana Bread -Elephant Stew 1982

• 1/3 c. Shortening
• 1 c. Sugar
• 2 Eggs, Beaten
• 1 – 1/3 c. Flour, Sifted
• 1/2 tsp. Salt
• 1/4 tsp. Baking Soda
• 3/4 tsp. Baking Powder
• 3 TBSP. Buttermilk
• 2/3 c. Walnuts
• 1 c. Bananas, Mashed

Preheat oven to 350°. Cream shortening and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add eggs, beating well after each addition. Sift flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Add to first mixture alternately with buttermilk. Add bananas and walnuts. Pour into greased loaf pan and bake 45-60 minutes or until done.