4 (1 inch) slices of sourdough bread
2 lg. bananas, peeled, cut down and then across
2 lg. eggs
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. oil
1/3 c. granulated sugar mixed with tsp. cinnamon
OPTIONAL: whipped butter, warmed maple syrup

Cut a 2 to 3 inch pocket in one side of each bread slice. Stuff pockets carefully with 2 banana pieces. Beat together eggs, milk and vanilla. In a large skillet, melt butter and oil on medium heat. Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture. Fry 2 minutes on each side until lightly brown. Drain on wire rack. Serve hot, sprinkled with cinnamon/sugar mixture with butter/syrup on side. Servings: 4.