Banana Bread

CASE: Bring a nice house-warming gift to Brandon's sister. We were set to stay with his sister's family, three kids, as well as Brandon's mom and her husband. What to bring, what to bring? I wanted to bring something that would have a nice presentation, be yummy for adults, and be yummy for the kids. This is my favorite banana bread recipe, from Martha Stewart, but of course I tweak it a little bit. We baked it the morning before we left, and then I wrapped it in clear cellophane bags with a red string. Very pretty.

NOTE: What's so great about this recipe is that it is so basic. One cup, two cups, 1 stick. Really easy and quick to make!

BANANA BREAD


1/4 Pound (1 stick butter), room temp
1 c sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c flour
1 t baking soda
1 t salt
At least 1 c mashed very ripe bananas, I use anywhere between 3-5 bananas!
1/2 c sour cream
1 t vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips (or more!)

Preheat oven to 350°F, butter 9X5X3" loaf pan. With an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs beating well. Sift (yeah right) the dry ingredients together and combine with the butter mixture. Blend well. Add the bananas, sour cream, and vanilla. Stir well. Stir in the chocolate chips and pour into the pan. Bake 1 hour until a cake tester comes out clean. Turn out onto a rack to cool.


VERDICT: GUILTY! OF BEING DELICIOUS! Everyone loved it! Even the kids! I have baked in this in mini-bundt pans and even cupcake pans. Always turns out great.