Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening for about 5 minutes (mixture does not get smooth).
3. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with banana, beating well after each addition (the batter will be thick).
4. Spoon into a greased 9x5x3″ loaf pan.
5. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until bread tests done with a toothpick.
6. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.