Banana Bread

Sour Cream Banana Bread (Makes 2 large loaves)

2 C sugar

1 C oil

4 large eggs

2 C mashed, very ripe bananas

1 C sour cream

2 tsp. vanilla

3 C flour

2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

2 C chopped nuts, if desired

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour bottom only of two 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. In large bowl beat together sugar and oil. Add eggs, banana, sour cream and vanilla; blend well.

Mix together flour, baking soda and salt in separate bowl. Add flour mixture to wet mixture; fold in nuts if desired. Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour into prepared pans.

Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely. Wrap tightly in foil and store in refrigerator. Can be made ahead and frozen.

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