Banana bread
1 loaf, 18 slices
| Flour, unsifted | 1¾ cups |
| Baking powder | 1 tablespoon |
| Salt | ½ teaspoon |
| Sugar | ¾ cup |
| Shortening | ½ cup |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Bananas, mashed | 1 cup |
Preheat oven to 350°F. (moderate). Grease 9- by 5- by 3-inch loaf pan.
Mix flour, baking powder, and salt thoroughly.
Mix sugar, fat, and eggs together until light and fluffy. Stir in bananas. Add dry ingredients and stir just until smooth.
Pour into pan. Bake until firmly set when lightly touched in center, 50 to 60 minutes. (Bread may crack across top.)
Cool on rack. Remove from pan after 10 minutes.