Banana Nut Bread
["2 1/2 c. sugar", "1 c. shortening", "3 eggs", "1 1/2 c. mashed banana", "3 c. flour", "1 1/4 c. buttermilk", "1 1/2 tsp. soda", "1 1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)"]
["Cream the shortening and sugar.", "Add eggs one at a time.", "Add mashed banana and vanilla.", "Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk and nuts.", "Put into two 9 x 5-inch loaf pans and bake 45 to 50 minutes at 350\u00b0.", "Cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pan.", "Slice when cold.", "Keeps moist when tightly wrapped.", "Freezes well."]
["sugar", "shortening", "eggs", "banana", "flour", "buttermilk", "soda", "baking powder", "vanilla", "nuts"]