Ingredients

2 1/2 cup flour

2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 cup shortening

2 cups sugar

2 cups ripened bananas, smashed (6)

4 eggs, slightly beaten

2 cups chocolate chips

Preparation

Mix the flour, salt and baking powder. Add the remaining ingredients, mixing with an electric mixer only until the batter is thoroughly blended. Pour into 2 - 9"x5"x3" greased loaf pans. Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes in pans, then turn them out onto rack to cool completely.