1 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. nonfat dry milk
1/3 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg, unbeaten
1/2 c. mashed bananas
1/2 c. nuts, optional

Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and milk; set aside. Blend together shortening and sugar. Add egg; beat hard. Stir in about half of the flour mixture, then stir in bananas. Add rest of flour and mix well. Spread batter evenly into a 8 inch square or loaf pan.

Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes. Double recipe for tube pan and bake for 50 to 55 minutes.