Recipe: Banana Bread Squares (serves 50)

BANANA BREAD SQUARES
Source: School Nutrition Association
Yield: 50; Serving Size: 1 piece

1 lb 12 oz all-purpose flour
1 lb sugar
2 tbsp nonfat dry milk
2 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
4 large eggs
1 1/4 cups water
6 1/2 oz shortening
1 lb 10 oz banana, mashed

Blend flour, sugar, dry milk, baking powder, baking soda, and salt for 1 minute in mixer on low speed.

Combine eggs and water. Add shortening and liquid mixture to dry ingredients. Blend for 30 seconds on low speed. Beat for 1 minute on medium speed.

Add mashed bananas and nuts (optional). Blend for 30 seconds on low speed. Beat for 1 minute on medium speed. DO NOT OVERMIX. Batter will be lumpy.

Pour batter into a steam table pan (12x20x2 1/2-inches), which has been lightly greased. For 50 servings, use 1 steam table pan.

Bake until browned:
Conventional Oven: 350 F for 35-45 minutes
or Convection Oven: 300 F for 25-35 minutes.

Cool. Cut each pan 5x10 (50 pieces per pan).