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Paige's Astounding Banana Bread




Source of Recipe


The Bake Sale Cookbook


Recipe Introduction


Very moist, flavorful bread.


List of Ingredients




3 or 4 overripe bananas
1 1/4 c sugar
1/2 c unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
2 eggs, room temperature
1 tsp vanlla
1 1/2 c flour
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 c chopped toasted walnuts, if desired

Recipe



Preheat to 350.
Prepare a loaf pan (9 x 5 x 3) by greasing lightly
Combine the over ripe bananas and the sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat them for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the melted butter and mix well.
Scrape bowl.
Add the eggs and vanilla; mix well.
Scrape bowl.
Add dry ingredients and mix well.
If desired, add nuts and mix.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake in preheated overn for about 1 hour or until golden brown. The center should be firm.

Notes:
I used 4 bananas, real butter and large eggs.
I had to bake an additional 15 minutes before the bread was firm in the center.