Instructions

  1. Cream sugar and shortening.
  2. Add eggs one at a time and beat.
  3. Sift flour, baking powder, soda and salt together.
  4. Add mashed bananas and buttermilk to creamed mixture, then add flour.
  5. Add the vanilla and the nuts, stir well.
  6. Cook in well greased and floured loaf pans for one (1) hour at 350 degrees.
  7. Watch to see that they don't get too brown.
  8. This is delicious with softened cream cheese spread on the slices when served.
  9. My mother loved to make these loaves and give to friends at Christmas.