Accompanied story, “Blue Ribbon Performer,” published 9-5-2013
3 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup oil
4 eggs
2/3 cup water
2 cups mashed bananas
3 cups sugar
1 teaspoon butter flavoring
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups chopped nuts, optional
Mix first five dry ingredients. Set aside.
Combine oil, eggs, water, bananas, sugar and flavorings. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture only until combined. Sir in nuts. Pour into 9-by-13-inch pan sprayed with Baker’s Joy. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 1 hour.
-- Robin Warren
