Banana Bread

Its mid week , its snowing again and I need to use up a bunch of ripe bananas.  The snow doesn't really have to do with anything - just thought I would mention we are having a spring snow storm.

So its banana bread time.  This is the best recipe I have ever come across - my guys can finish off a bread in one sitting.

-D

RECIPE:

Banana Bread Recipe

Makes 1 large loaf

Ingredients:

1/4 lb unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

1 cup mashed very ripe bananas

1/2 cup sour cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans - optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Butter a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan

With an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs, beating well.

Sift the dry ingredients together and combine with butter mixture.  Blend well.

Add the bananas, sour cream, and vanilla.  Stir well. 

Stir in nuts (optional) and pour into the prepared pan.

Bake 1 hour, until a cake tester comes out clean.  Turn out onto a rack to cool.

Enjoy!