My great-grandma was named Thelma Hipwell. She was shorter than I am (I’m only 5’1″), tiny as can be, and always looked put together. And, we all called her Bubba.

Bubba had a banana bread recipe and it is awesome. It’s the only banana bread recipe I know that includes 7 up. You’ll want to make some. For real. Try it!

Bubba’s Banana Bread Recipe

4 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
2 cups sugar
1 c. butter or shortening (butter is best)
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup 7up
2 cups bananas (3 or 4)
1/2 cup walnuts

Cream sugar, butter and eggs. Beat after each egg. Add vanilla, bananas, and sifted dry ingredients alternating with 7up. Fold in nuts. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes. Makes 3 loaves.