2 c. sifted flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten
1/4 c. sugar
1 c. milk
1/2 c. shortening

Sift flour with baking powder and salt. Combine egg and milk. Cream shortening and sugar together and add flour alternately with liquid mixture. Place in greased loaf pan and bake in moderate oven (375 degrees) for 30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes.