1-3/4 cups flour
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup fermented bananas (3 bananas)
1/3 cup either shortening or butter or margarine
2 tablespoons milk
2 eggs
1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Start 4-5 days ahead of time and let 3 bananas ripen to the point that the outer skins are completely black and the bananas are squishy.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together 1 cup flour, sugar, powder, soda and salt. Add bananas, margarine and milk. Beat with electric mixer on low till blended, then on high for 2 minutes. Add eggs and remaining flour and beat till blended. Pour into greased 8 x 4 x 2-inch loaf pan. Bake 55-60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan, then remove from pan and cool thoroughly.