2 tsp. baking powder
1 3/4 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. butter
2/3 c. white sugar
2 eggs
3 to 4 bananas

Preheat oven to 350°F. Sift together the flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Cream the shortening; add the sugar gradually and continue working until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and beat well. Add the flour mixture alternately with the bananas a small amount at a time, beating after each addition until smooth. Pour into a well-greased bread pan (8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3-inches) and bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Variation: For raisin, date or nut banana bread, add 1 cup of any or each to the batter.