Banana Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. flour
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. soda
3/4 c. shortening (Crisco solid)
2/3 c. sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 c. extra ripe bananas, mashed (1 c. equals 4 medium bananas)

Preparation

Sift flour, baking powder, soda and salt; set aside.
Cream shortening.
Add sugar gradually.
Beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs; mix until smooth.
Add dry ingredients alternately with bananas.
Combine thoroughly; do not beat.
Grease loaf pan (9 1/2 x 5 1/2-inch).
Bake for 1 hour at 350\u00b0.
Cool; remove from pan when slightly warm.
Wrap in foil to seal in moisture and freshness.