Abadoo's banana bread

1 3/4  cups          all-purpose flour
     1/3  cup           shortening
   2      teaspoons     baking powder
     2/3  cup           sugar
     1/4  teaspoon      baking soda
   3                    eggs
     3/4  teaspoon      salt
   1      cup           banana

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and set aside.  In a l=
arge mixing bowls add shortening, sugar and bananas; mix well.  Add flour=
 mixture 1/2 cup a t a time until well blended.  Beat eggs in a separate =
bowl; then fold into the mixture.  Bake at 350=B0F. for 50 minutes in an =
8 x 4 x 2 1/2 greased pan.  Makes 1 loaf.=20