1/3 c. vegetable shortening
2/3 c. sugar
1 3/4 c. sifted flour
1/3 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. mashed, ripe banana (2 lg. or 3 sm.)

Cream together: 1/3 cup vegetable shortening and 2/3 cup sugar. Sift together 1 3/4 cup sifted flour, 1/3 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoon baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda. Add alternately with 1 cup mashed banana. Mix until smooth. Pour into 8x4x3 inch pan, greased and lightly floured. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes. Cool on wire rack 10 to 15 minutes before removing from pan. Complete cooling and store overnight before cutting.