1/2 cup shortening, creamed with 1 1/4 cups sugar; add 1 egg. Mash 3 large bananas; mix with above. Combine 2 cups flour (sifted), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking soda; add to first mixture with 1 teaspoon vanilla. Bake in 350 degree oven until brown and firm. Bake in greased loaf pan.