FOOD - BANANA BREAD

I LOVE banana bread! My grandma used to make it for my sister and me all the time growing up, and now either my grandma or my mom will make it for me whenever I visit home.  I have the recipe that they use (and make it all the time), but somehow when its made for me it feels like it tastes way better.  This recipe is by far the best banana bread I have ever had, its unbelievable moist, not too sweet, and super easy to make.  Here's the recipe, try it out!

Banana Bread 
(Makes 1 large loaf)

- 1 stick of butter (soft)
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 medium/large bananas (a little older/bruised works best)
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In one bowl mash bananas with a potato masher, set aside. 

In another bowl or stand mixer, cream butter and sugar.  Next, add one egg at a time, beating well after each egg.  Beat in the mashed bananas.  Add flour, salt, and baking soda, mix only until flour is moistened.  Be careful not to over mix.  Add in walnuts.

Bake in a large greased loaf pan for 35-50 minutes or until golden brown.  Cool on a wire rack for a while, then cover before it is fully cooled.  This will give the top a really yummy texture.