BANANA BRAN BREAD

1 cup flour, sifted
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp shortening
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg; well beaten
1 cup shredded bran
2 tbsp milk
2 bananas, thinly sliced

Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together; set aside.

Cream shortening, add sugar gradually, cream well. Add egg, bran and milk. Mix in dry ingredients and allow to stand while slicing bananas. Add bananas stirring as little as possible,

Bake in small bread pan in upper part of ovenl.

Note: No temperature or time given. Assume a moderate 350 F oven for 45-60 minutes.

Adapted from source: Luella Coffy, Petersburg Grange, Carroll County, OH

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BANANA BRAN MUFFINS

3 ripe bananas
3/4 cup whole bran cereal
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1/4 cup light molasses
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup raisins

Preheat oven ot 375 degrees F. Well grease 12 muffin pan cups (1/3 cup size).

Slice bananas into blender; whip until pureed; set aside.

Soften bran cereal in milk; set aside.

Combine bananas, egg, molasses and oil until blended.

Combine flour, soda and salt. Stir flour and moistened bran mixture into banana mixture until just moistened. Fold in raisins. Spoon into prepared muffin pans.

Bake in 375 degree F oven 25 to 30 minutes.

Makes: 12 muffins
Adapted from recipe by International Banana Association