Banana Bread

prep time:: 15 min

Makes 1 loaf

Mary Beth Rutkowski

ingredients

2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3 Tbs. vegetable oil
3/4 cup milk
1 egg
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

directions

1
Heat oven to 350°. Grease and flour 9-inch loaf pan or two 8-inch loaf pans. Mix all ingredients in large mixing bowl. Do not over-mix.
2
Pour batter into pan(s). Bake 55 to 60 minutes, or until wooden toothpick inserted in ceter comes out clean. Remove from pan; cool thoroughly before slicing.

notes

For chocolate chip-banana bread: Substitute 1 cup mini-chocolate chips instead of nuts if desired. For cranberry-banana bread: Substitute 1 cup fresh or frozen chopped cranberries instead of nuts.

Source: Mary Beth Rutkowski