Thursday, March 18, 2010

BEST BANANA BREAD - March 18, 2010

BEST BANANA BREAD - March 18, 2010

NOTE: This bread is right out of Mama's kitchen; moist and full of
flavor, and it will please the whole family. Another benefit is the
sweet odor that will fill the kitchen of freshly baked delights. You
will make this recipe for generations.

2 tablespoons melted butter
flour for dusting

½ cup butter
1 cup sugar

2 eggs
3 ripe large bananas, mashed
1/3 cup sour cream

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla
½ cup pecans, coarsely chopped

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 9-inch by 5-inch
loaf pan. In large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the butter
and sugar until light and fluffy.

2.Beat in the eggs and add the mashed bananas; stir in the sour cream.

3.Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir into
the banana mixture just until moistened. (Do not over mix). Gently
fold in the vanilla and pecans.

4. Pour batter into the buttered loaf pan and bake for 1 hour, or
until toothpick comes out clean. Cool bread in pan for 10 minutes.
Remove from pan and frost top with Banana Butter Cream Frosting if
desired. Serves 6 to 8.

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