Banana Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
3. 3
   In a different bowl, blend the oil (or shortening) and sugar until creamy.
4. 4
   Add the egg and bananas to the sugar mixture; mix well.
5. 5
   Add the flour to the sugar mixture slowly, in three parts.
6. 6
   Pour mixture into a greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan. Bake for 45 minutes, or until you can insert a toothpick in the bread and it comes out dry.
7. 7
   Cool before slicing.