Lisa Gaye- Banana Walnut Bread

Banana Bread never gets old. Do you ever have a few bananas around that are going bad. Don't waste them, turn them into a bread that is so easy there is no excuse not to treat yourself. My son likes to substitute the walnuts for chocolate chips. So do I!
• 1 stick BUTTER, room temperature • 1 cup SUGAR • 2 EGGS • 1 cup mashed ripe BANANAS (3 medium) or plantains (2 regular) • 2 cups FLOUR • 1 teaspoon BAKING POWDER • 1/2 teaspoon BAKING SODA • 1/2 teaspoon SALT • 1/2 cup chopped WALNUTS
• Sift flour, baking powder, soda and salt into bowl. Set aside. • In a larger bowl cream the butter and sugar together. • Add the eggs and mashed bananas until thoroughly blended. • Add the dry ingredients • Turn into a greased and floured 9 1/2 x 5 1/2 dish and bake at 350°F for about 1 hour. When you can put a toothpick in the middle and it comes out clean the bread is done.

Banana Bread never gets old. Do you ever have a few bananas around that are going bad. Don't waste them, turn them into a bread that is so easy there is no excuse not to treat yourself. My son likes to substitute the walnuts for chocolate chips. So do I!