A Recipe (found on recipesource.com)

This is a great recipe for banana squares. I found it on the internet a couple years ago when I had some bananas that were at the make banana bread stage but I wanted something that was quick and easy (the actual baking takes 45-50 minutes). Anyway, I baked some today and thought maybe somebody would be interested in the recipe. I have not been able to get the soft peeks with the egg whites and it still turns out delicious. The boys love them as do I. Mark has never tried them, though.

Here it is:

Title: Banana Squares
Categories: Breads, Fruits
Yield: 12 Servings

----------------------------TASTE OF HOME 4/5/94----------------------------
2 Eggs; separated
2/3 c Shortening
1 1/2 c Sugar
1 c Mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 Medium)
1 1/2 c All-purpose flour
1 ts Baking soda
1/4 c Sour milk
1/2 ts Vanilla extract
1/2 c 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

From: “Taste of Home” Magazine Posted by: Debbie
Carlson (PHHW01A) - Prodigy