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Finals Week Driving You Bananas? This Homemade Banana Bread Might Keep You Sane

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Maryland chapter.

The holiday season is here, but if you’re in college that means so are finals! Enjoying a warm dessert is one of the many perfect ways to de-stress and enjoy the cold weather outside.  This homemade banana bread recipe has been passed down through my family since the late 60’s and has a special place in my heart.  Simple ingredients and that classically sweet yet buttery tasty make up your next favorite banana bread recipe.  Just trust me.

Classic Banana Bread

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesCook time: 30 minutesTotal time: 45 minutesServings:15 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Emma Salters

    Preheat the oven to 350°

  2. Samantha  Pollock

    Take the bananas and mash them in a separate bowl until they are at a smooth consistency

  3. Spoon Csu

    In a large bowl, add and mix the ingredients in this specific order:

    Sugar

    Shortening

    Eggs

    The banana mixture

    Flour

    Baking Soda

    Salt

    (add the nuts now if you desire)

    Mix all the ingredients until a it is a homogenous mixture

  4. Jennifer Elias

    Grease a 5×8 baking dish with cooking spray, then pour the mix in. Bake for 30 mins or until a toothpick can be stuck through and remains dry.

  5. Helena Lin

    Allow to cool for 1 hour, then cut and serve!

This banana bread is best served with a spread of your favorite butter spread or this amazing chocolate peanut butter spread.  Share it with your friends, family, or just to treat yourself.  It is best stored in a cool spot and lasts up to two weeks! (If you haven’t eaten it all by then;).

This banana bread is best served with a spread of your favorite butter spread or this amazing chocolate peanut butter spread.  Share it with your friends, family, or just to treat yourself.  It is best stored in a cool spot and lasts up to two weeks! (If you haven’t eaten it all by then;).

I am so passionate about writing and the whole culture of food blogging, this opportunity is so exciting to me.  I love all types of food and cooking, but I have a soft spot for desserts and baking.  I am really excited to have joined this chapter:)