Banana Bread

Nothing tastes better in the morning than a warm slice of buttery banana bread and a hot cup of coffee...

A quick and simple recipe that I go to all the time!...

Ingredients

• 2  cups  all-purpose flour
• 1  cup  sugar
• 2  teaspoons  baking powder
• 1/2  teaspoon  baking soda
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1  cup  mashed ripe banana (2 to 3 medium)
• 1/2  cup  margarine or butter, softened
• 3  tablespoons  milk
• 2    eggs
• 1  cup  toasted walnuts
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Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl combine 1 cup of the flour, the sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add mashed ripe banana, margarine or butter, and milk. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until blended. Beat on high speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs and remaining flour; beat until blended. Stir in walnuts.

2. Pour into two greased 8x4x2-inch loaf pans. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the centers comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans; cool thoroughly on wire racks. Wrap and store overnight, for easier slicing. Makes 2 loaves (32 servings).

Adapted from Better Homes and Gardens