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

Madeline Wilson Student Contributor, University of Maryland
This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Maryland chapter and does not reflect the views of Spoon University.

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:)