Banana Squares
List of Ingredients
2 eggs, separated
2/3 cups shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2-3 medium)
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup sour milk*
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
whipped cream and sliced bananas, optionalRecipe
In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites till 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 inch 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 teaspoon white vinegar in a measuring cup. Add enough milk to equal 1/4 cup.
Yield: 12-16 servings.
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