Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Measure the bran, bananas, shortening and sugar into bowl. Add water and stir until well mixed. Add egg and beat well.

Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to banana mixture, stirring only until combined.

Pour into a greased 9 1/4-by-5 1/4-by-2 3/4-inch bread pan. Bake in preheated oven about 45 minutes or until a pick inserted into center comes out clean. Makes 1 loaf.