Banana Bread

This morning, my husband woke up to the smell of my banana bread baking. He said, "Why can't you just make that every morning at 6 am so I can smell it when I wake up?" Well, uh, there are many reasons, but I do make this as often as I can.

RECIPE: Best ever Banana Bread  (unfortunately, source is unknown, but I did get it from one of those email recipe exchanges a decade ago from someone named Torrie Nelson)

Serves: 10 slices

Time: 90 minutes (including baking time)

CAN KIDS HELP? Yep. This is a great one for little ones to help with measuring and stirring.

2 ripe bananas, mashed

2 eggs

1  3/4 cups unsifted flour

1 cup sugar

1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon buttermilk

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour a 9x5 inch pan.

Combine all ingredients in one large bowl and mix well by hand. 

Transfer to pan. Bake until golden brown and slightly split (1 hour 15 minutes - 1 hour 20 minutes). Check for doneness with a toothpick. I think it's best eaten the day of baking. There's a delicious crust that forms. However, cover with plastic wrap and enjoy for days ahead too.