This is a recipe from my collection. I copied it from my mom’s recipe collection. I am guessing it came from my Granny or my great Aunt Edith.

Banana Nut Bread

Measure and sift together:
1 ¾ c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. soda
½ tsp. salt

Blend:
⅓ c. shortening
⅔ c. sugar

Beat together until light.

Add:
2 eggs

Add dry ingredients alternately with:
1 cup mashed bananas

Mix thoroughly and blend in:
½ c. walnuts
1 c. chopped dates

Pour batter into greased loaf pan and bake in 350° oven for 1 hour or until done.