Banana Facts
Bananas are Available:Bananas are available year round.How do Bananas Grow:Bananas grow on a giant plant that looks like a tree but it is not a tree. The plant flowers and as each leaf of the bud opens it reveals a double row of flowers. These flowers become individual bananas. Each row has 15 or more fingers (bananas) and that makes up a “hand.” Each stem develops 7-10 hands of bananas. They are picked when they are green and shipped all over the world.What to Look for When Buying Bananas:Pick bright yellow bananas without bruises. Some people prefer their bananas greener than others and some darker so it is a matter of preference. Darker and brown bananas make the best banana bread.Banana Storage Tips:Store bananas on the counter.How to Cook Bananas:Eat as is. They can also be grilled and baked. You can freeze bananas if they are overripe. Freeze whole and use for breads or muffins when baking.Recipe: Banana Bread1 ½ Cups sugar¾ Cup shortening 4 eggs 4 mashed bananas ½ teaspoon soda 3 ½ Cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 Cup walnuts (optional) Mash bananas and add soda. In a separate bowl cream sugar, shortening, add eggs 1 at a time, add salt, and vanilla. Then flour. Stir in banana mixture and fold in nuts. Pour into 2 greased loaf pans. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted into middle comes out clean.  Kids Cooking Video: Banana Bread with Dates and WalnutsShare your food facts and recipesDo you have a food facts or recipe to share? What Other Visitors Have SaidClick below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...
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