Banana Nut Bread

• 1 1/2 cups sifted flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup quick rolled oats
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 1/3 cup melted shortening
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 2/3 cup mashed bananas

Sift together first 5 ingredients. Add rolled oats and nuts; mix wit fork. Combine remaining ingredients; stir just until all dry ingredients are moistened. Pour batter into a greased 8x4x3-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 50 to 60 minutes. Remove from loaf pan and cool thoroughly. For best flavor, store banana nut bread for 24 hours before slicing.