Banana Nut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Beat together sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Sift flour, salt and baking soda together.
2. 2
   Add slightly beaten eggs to the cream mixture; beat completely.
3. 3
   Add sifted flour mixture to cream mixture alternating with buttermilk.
4. 4
   Add vanilla. Stir in 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts.
5. 5
   Preheat oven to 350°.
6. 6
   Pour mixture into floured tube pan.
7. 7
   Bake at 350° for 55 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched.