Recipe

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

By Madeline Wilson at University of Maryland

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

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 15
Ingredients
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 2-3 bananas mashed
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • a handful walnuts if you prefer

Katherine O'Malley

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°

Emma Salters

Step 2

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

Samantha Pollock

Step 3

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

Spoon Csu

Step 4

Grease a 5x8 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.

Jennifer Elias

Step 5

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

Helena Lin

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;).