Maple Bran Loaf

Ingredients
1-1/2 cups sifted flour  3 level tsp. baking powder 
1 tsp. salt  1/4 cup sugar 
1-1/2 cups whole wheat bran  1/2 cup chopped raisins 
1 egg, well beaten  1/2 cup milk 
1/2 cup pure maple syrup  1/4 cup shortening, melted 


Directions
Sift together dry ingredients.
Add bran and raisins.
Combine egg, milk, maple syrup.
Add liquid to dry ingredients.
Mix well.
Add melted shortening.
Mix well.
Line a loaf pan with greased parchment paper.
Bake in a 350° oven for about 60 minutes.