Favorite Banana Bread

This bread is a favorite for family and friends. It is quick and easy to make and tastes delicious

Ingredients:

1 cup sugar

1 stick unsalted butter at room temperature

2 large eggs

3 ripe bananas

1 tablespoon milk

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

First , preheat the oven to 325°

Cream the sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each one

In a small bowl, mash the bananas with a fork

Mix in the milk and cinnamon

Add the banana mixture to the creamed mixture and stir until combined

In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt

Add the dry ingredients, mixing with a spoon just until the flour disappears

Now is the time if you want to add something extra such as blueberries, nuts or chocolate chips. (about 1/2 cup) stirring just enough to mix

Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean

Set aside to cool

If using the mini pans, bake for about 44 minutes and check with toothpick

cut and serve