Banana Squares

• 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 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 c. sour milk*
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)
• whipped cream (optional)
• sliced bananas (optional)

1. In a small mixing bowl beat egg whites until soft peaks form; set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg yolks; mix well.
3. Add bananas.
4. Combine flour and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
5. Add vanilla.
6. Fold in egg whites.
7. Fold in nuts if desired.
8. Pour into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
9. Bake at 350u0b0 for 45 to 50 minutes.
10. Cool on a wire rack.
11. If desired, garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and a few banana slices.
12. Yield:
13. 12 to 16 servings.

eggs, shortening, sugar, mashed ripe bananas, flour, baking soda, sour milk, vanilla, walnuts, whipped cream, bananas

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=685415 (may not work)