Old Fashioned Banana Bread 9

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. flour
3 ripe bananas, sliced
1/2 c. nuts (optional)

Grease 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Put all ingredients into large mixing bowl. Bake 1 hour and 10 minutes at 350 degrees.