This recipe for banana bread was written on an index card and found in a large collection, date unknown. There’s a name in the top right corner (Hazel Ford), I believe that’s the recipe author. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy (front side only).

Banana Bread

Sift before measuring:

2 c. bread flour

Resift with:

1/2 teasp. baking powder
1/2 teasp. soda
1/4 teasp. salt

Cream until light:

3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. butter

Beat until light & stir in:

1 egg

Beat in:

2/3 c. mashed bananas (about 2 medium)

Stir these ingredients into the flour mixture in about 3 parts (until blended only) alternately with thirds of:

3 tablespoons sour milk or buttermilk

Add 1/2 c. broken nuts (optional)

Put batter in greased 8 x 4 loaf pan. Bake at 350° for about 1 hour.