Shirley's Banana Nut Bread

1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 beaten eggs
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. milk
1 c. mashed banana
1 c. chopped walnuts

Cream shortening and sugar, add vanilla and eggs. Beat until creamy. Add sifted flour, sifted with soda and salt, alternately with milk and bananas. Add nuts. Pour batter into greased and floured loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 60 minutes.