Perfect Banana Bread

1-1 1/2 cups sugar

2 large bananas, mashed, or 3 small bananas

1 cup shortening

3 cups flour

1 cup milk

1 tsp. baking soda

2 eggs

1/2 tsp. salt

1 cup nuts (optional)

Cream shortening and sugar, add bananas and eggs then mix. Add remaining ingredients, mixing well. Spoon into 2 greased loaf pans and bake at 350 degrees or 50 to 60 minutes.