Grandma's Banana Bread

From the kitchen of DS

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
pinch of salt
3-4 ripe bananas
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda dissolved in:
1 tbsp. warm water
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. nuts (optional)

Mix together well, pour in greased bread pans. Bake at 350F for 45 minutes.