Banana Gumdrop Loaf

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup gumdrops, cut up (omit the black ones)
1 egg, beaten
1 cup mashed banana
1/4 oil or butter (softened)
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons orange juice (optional)

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Measure and sift flour, baking soda, baking powder and sugar into a bowl. Stir in gumdrops. Set aside.

Combine egg, bananas, butter, milk and orange juice until well blended. Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well. Pour into a greased loaf pan.

Bake for 45 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted comes out clean.