1/2 c. vegetable oil or butter, softened
1 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour sifted
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. ripe bananas, mashed
1 c. pecans, chopped

Preheat oven to 350°. Mix butter, sugar, and eggs together. Fold in dry ingredients that have been sifted together. Add mashed bananas and nuts. Bake in loaf pan 9 x 5-inch for 40 to 50 minutes. When done, cool 5 minutes in the pan. Then turn out on rack to cool.