Banana Squares

----------------------------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 -----