Banana Squares

A wonderful dessert or breakfast. These also freeze well.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2  eggs, separated
• 2⁄3 cup shortening
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1  cup  mashed ripe banana (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
•  whipped cream (optional)
•  sliced banana (optional)

Directions

1. In a bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form and set aside.
2. In another bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
3. Beat in egg yolks and mix well.
4. Add bananas.
5. Combine flour and baking soda and add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
6. Add vanilla and fold in egg whites.
7. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan.
8. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes. Cool.
9. If desired, garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and a few banana slices.