Resting my brain!

School is done for the summer, , now I can rest my brain.  But don't think I am going to be bored, I still have plenty to do.....music, computer games, reading, practicing my driving, housework, 4-H activities, cooking, and having fun with my baby sister....she is starting to smile and laugh a little now, so cute .    This past weekend I entered a blueberry recipe contest.  I didn't win this time (two years ago I got third place) but I still had fun making blueberry banana bread.  It was kind of funny when I brought my entry in the day of the contest.  For some reason they put my entry on the table for the youth category (youth category is for ages 9-15).  I told them, "No, I'm 17 yrs. old"....guess they thought that I was a kid since I am kind of short, sigh.  Anyway, here is my recipe for blueberry banana bread, enjoy:

 Blueberry Banana Bread

 

3 or 4 ripe bananas, smashed

1/3 cup melted butter

1 cup sugar (can easily reduce to 3/4 cup)

1 egg, beaten

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon baking soda

Pinch of salt

1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 cup of fresh blueberries

 

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). With a large spoon, mix butter into the mashed bananas in a large mixing bowl. Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in. Add the flour and mix. Then add in blueberries and mix.  Pour mixture into a greased 4x8 inch loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour. Cool for 20 minutes. Remove from pan and slice to serve.

 

Catlover