1 3/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2/3 c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shortening
2 eggs, well beaten
1 c. mashed, ripe bananas (2-3 bananas)

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Sift first 4 ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt). Work shortening with a spoon until fluffy and smooth. Add sugar gradually continuing to work until light. Add eggs and beat well. Slowly add flour mixture alternately with bananas, beating smooth after each addition. Turn into greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until done.