Sift in the dry ingredients. Cream shortening, add sugar gradually, cream well. Add egg, bran and milk. Mix and allow to stand while slicing bananas, stirring as little as possible, Bake in small bread pan in upper part of oven with remainder of meal. Note: No temperature or time  was given. Assume a moderate 350 - 400ºF. oven for 45 - 60 minutes.