2 cup sifted flour
2 tsp backing soda
1/8 tsp salt
1 3/4 tbsp sugar
1 each beaten egg
1 cup milk
3 tbsp oil
3/4 cup mashed bananas.
Directions
In a bowl combine flour,baking powder,soda,salt and sugar.In another
bowl combine egg,milkand oil.Add egg mixture to flour mixture.Blend in
bananas.Grease 2 muffin tins liberally.Pour in batter to fill 2/3 of
each cup.Bake at 375 c for 35 minutes.Use a toothpick to test for
doneness.Remove tins to rack.Let stand for 5 min.With a greased knife
cut around each cup.Invert tap to remove muffins. Serve immediatly
with softened butter. ****Serves 6 *****
Servings: 6 servings
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