Moist and Chewy Banana Bread 2 to 3 very ripe bananas 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup shortening 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 eggs 3 tablespoons buttermilk Pinch of salt 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts 2 cups all-purpose flour Cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs and bananas. Mix and add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk. Place the mixture into a well-greased loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees F for approximately 50 minutes.