BANANA BREAD

(This is a family favorite!)

Cream together:

1 cup granulated sugar

2 eggs

1/2 cup butter - softened

2 teaspoons vanilla

Add:

1 1/2 cup all purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup mashed, ripe bananas

1/2 cup sour cream

 Blend ingredients thoroughly.  Mixture will be thick and chunky.  (Don't over blend.)

This makes one large loaf or multiple, small loaves and/or muffins. 

Lightly spray PAM in the baking container before filling with the mixture.  Bake the loaf in a preheated 350 degree oven.

Start checking the smaller loaves and muffins at approximately 20 minutes, but they may take take more baking time before done.  The larger loaf (and, possibly, the smaller loaves) will bake for up to 45 to 60 minutes (or longer) - depending on your oven.  After the first batch, you'll know exactly how long to bake this great bread.  A toothpick inserted in the middle of the loaf/muffin should come out slightly damp, but clean.  The baked bread should be golden brown on the top.

This bread freezes well.