Banana Bread

Banana Bread

Sift:

2 c. flour

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. baking soda

½ tsp. baking powder

Cream:

½ c. butter/margarine, softened

1 c. sugar

Add to creamed mixture: 2 beaten eggs

Mix in sifted flour mixture, stir well.

Combine:

1 ½ c. banana pulp (about 3 bananas, mashed)

2 TBS. sour milk (butter milk*)

Add banana mixture to rest of batter, stir well.

May stir in: ¾ c. chopped nuts and/or chocolate chips.

Bake in greased loaf pan about 55 minutes at 350*. Insert toothpick in center to check if done.

*If you don't have buttermilk, place 1 TBS vinegar or lemon juice in a 1-cup measuring cup. Fill the measuring cup the remaining way with milk. Let stand for 5 minutes, then use the amount called for in recipe.