Banana Nut Bread
["2/3 c. sugar", "1/3 c. shortening", "2 eggs", "1 c. mashed bananas (2 or 3)", "3 Tbsp. buttermilk", "2 c. sifted self-rising flour", "1/4 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 c. chopped nuts"]
["Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.", "Grease bottom of a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.", "Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy.", "Add eggs, bananas and buttermilk.", "Mix well.", "Add flour and baking soda.", "Blend well; stir in nuts.", "Pour in greased pan.", "Bake 50 to 60 minutes; test with a toothpick inserted in center.", "Cool in pan 10 minutes. Loosen sides with a knife and turn out onto a wire rack or serving plate to cool."]
["sugar", "shortening", "eggs", "bananas", "buttermilk", "flour", "baking soda", "nuts"]