Banana Squares

* Exported from MasterCook *

BANANA SQUARES

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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Breads
Fruits

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----TASTE OF HOME 4/5/94-----
2 Eggs -- separated
2/3 cup Shortening
1 1/2 cups Sugar
1 cup Mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3
Medium)
1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Baking soda
1/4 cup Sour milk*
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1/2 cup Chopped walnuts -- optional
Whipped cream and sliced
Bananas -- optional

In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; set aside. In a
large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg yolks; mix well. Add
bananas. Combine flour and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with
milk, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Fold in egg whites. Fold
in nuts if desired. Pour into a greased 13x9x2" baking pan. Bake at 350
degrees for 45-50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, garnish with a
dollop of whipped cream and a few banana slices.

* = To sour milk, place 1 tsp. white vinegar in a measuring cup. Add enough
milk to equal 1/4 cup


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