Banana Bread

Submitted by Ecossaise

"I have had this banana bread recipe for a very long time. I don't remember where I got it, but I love it. It makes a sweeter bread, and is lighter in colour than typical banana bread. Kids love these as muffins (see option 2)."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 loaf

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter (or margarine)
• 2 eggs
• 3 bananas, mashed
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cream butter and sugar in electric mixer.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
4. Add vanilla, bananas and lemon juice; mix well.
5. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to banana mixture.
6. Put in greased loaf pan.
7. Bake for 1 hour or until fork comes out clean.
8. Option 1: Can be made into 12 muffins. Follow same directions, but only bake for 30 minutes. I often add chocolate chips for the kids.
9. Option 2: Before baking, add 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
10. Option 3: If you find too sweet, sugar can be reduced to 1/2 cup.

Reviews

[Ladyshay]

The best!!!!!! Bar none!!!