Banana Nut Loaf
["2/3 c. sugar", "1/3 c. shortening", "2 eggs", "3 Tbsp. buttermilk", "1 c. mashed ripe bananas (2 or 3)", "2 c. self-rising flour", "1/4 tsp. soda", "1/2 c. nuts"]
["Heat oven to 350\u00b0.", "Grease 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pan.", "Mix together thoroughly sugar, shortening and eggs.", "Stir in buttermilk, mashed bananas and flour, then stir in soda and nuts. Pour batter in greased pan.", "Bake for 50 to 60 minutes.", "Cool 10 minutes."]
["sugar", "shortening", "eggs", "buttermilk", "mashed ripe bananas", "flour", "soda", "nuts"]