Banana Bread 39

1/2 c. oleo or butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
3 lg. ripe bananas
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream shortening with sugar, add beaten eggs, salt and baking soda. Gradually add flour, milk and crushed bananas. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees, add chopped nuts if desired.