Shirley's Banana Nut Bread (an all-time favorite!)

Ingredients:

1 stick of margarine; 2 T. Crisco;

1-1/2 cups of sugar; 1/4 tsp of baking powder;

1/2 tsp of salt; 3/4 tsp of baking soda;

Dash of cinnamon; 2 eggs;

1 cup of mashed bananas (ripe); 1/tsp vanilla;

1/3 cup of buttermilk; 1 cup of walnuts or pecans.

Directions:

Cream together 1 stick of margarine and 2 T. Crisco with 1-1/2 cups of sugar.

Sift together: 2 cups of flour, 1/4 tsp of baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 3/4 tsp baking soda, and a dash of cinnamon.

After creaming the margarine, Crisco and sugar, add 2 eggs, alternating with the sifted ingredients until thoroughly mixed.

Add one cup of mashed bananas (they are best when very ripe).

At the end, add 1 tsp of vanilla flavoring and 1/3 cup of buttermilk.

Pecans or walnuts add a wonderful texture and flavor!!

Personal Notes: This was a signature recipe for my mom. One of our family's favorites!!