Smitten by Baking. . .{28}

Today was one of those days, I was so in the mood to bake. I am smitten by baking! One of my favorite things to make in the fall is homemade bread. Oh yum yum, it is so wonderful. Just wanted to share a little Banana Bread recipe that I made today, it is so delicious! Definitely a favorite of mine. Give it a try, or take some time to bake something you love.

Banana Bread

1 1/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup butter (1 stick, softened)

Mix these ingredients together in a bowl.

2 eggs

Add this to the sugar and butter mixture.

4 mashed bananas

1/2 cup buttermilk

1 tsp. vanilla

Add these to the sugar, butter, and egg mixture.

2 1/2 cups of flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

Gradually add. Stir in just until moistened.

Grease the pan(s) of your choice. Pour the bread batter into them. (I made one big loaf and two smaller to give away)

Put rack on lowest level. Bake at 350* for an hour/hour&half.

Cool in pan for 5 minutes. Remove and cool on a wire rack.