Banana Tea Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Beat shortening until creamy in mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Add sugar gradually and continue beating until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Add eggs and beat well.
4. 4
   Add bananas and beat well.
5. 5
   Add flour mixture alternately with banana mixture (a small amount at a time) mixing after each addition only enough to moisten dry ingredients.
6. 6
   Turn into a greased loaf pan (8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inches) and bake in a 350° oven for about 1 hour and 10 minutes or until bread is done. Makes 1 loaf.