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1/2 c shortening (1 stick butter)
1 1/2 c sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c buttermilk or milk
1 c mashed ripe bananas
2 c flour
1 tsp soda
1 tsp salt
1/2 c nuts or chocolate chips

2 loaf pans, sprayed with non-stick spray

Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Pour batter into pans. Bake for 1 hour or until golden-brown.