Banana Bread

Recipe from Nana Olmstead

3 ripe bananas (wait until they are getting kinda sketchy but not until they are black. The more...ripe they are the stronger the flavor in the bread)
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups flour
1/2-3/4 cups sugar (recipe calls for 3/4, I only use 1/2 as bananas are sweet enough for me)
1 tsp baking soda
optional- 2 tbsp butter

In a large bowl mash bananas (I use a potato masher. It works amazingly well) In a separate bowl, beat eggs until light, add to bananas and mix. Mix in sugar. Add baking soda and then stir in flour. Batter should be gooey. 

grease loaf pan with baking spray- especially corners or loaf will stick.

Optional- melt 2 tbsp butter and coat top of batter in loaf pan. Baking with the butter on top makes a delicious 'crust' for the loaf.

Bake at 350 for 50 minutes. Check loaf with a toothpick/knife. If it does not come out clean, cook for an additional 5-10 minutes. Do not overcook or loaf will dry out.

April's additions to Nana's recipe-

I sometimes add a cup of chocolate chips. delicious. You can also add a cup of walnuts, if that is your thing.
You can also make using 1/2 tsp vanilla for a little extra flavor.

For a delicious way to eat slices of banana bread- butter slice lightly and grill until lightly brown. Crispy, buttery, and warm. It doesn't get much better.

It is also delicious sliced thin and toasted. with butter, of course.