Buttermilk Banana Bread

This bread is definitely lighter (in color and consistency) than your regular everyday banana bread recipe.  I love the buttery/crispy crust on it!

You're going to hear me mention MKC (My Kitchen Cafe) a lot over here - in fact, it has its own tag for quick reference.  ALL of the recipes I have ever tried from there have been incredible and this recipe definitely lives up to the reputation!  :)

Enjoy!

Buttermilk Banana Bread

1/2 Cup Butter, softened

1 1/2 Cups Sugar

2 Eggs, well beaten

1 Cup Mashed Bananas (about 3 bananas)

4 Tbsp Buttermilk

1 3/4 Cups Flour

1 Tsp Baking Powder

1/4 Tsp Salt

1/2 Tsp Vanilla

Dash Baking Soda

Cream butter and sugar - add eggs, bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla.  In a separate bowl mix dry ingredients.  Add dry ingredients to banana mixture - mix until combined.  Divide batter into greased and floured pans.  Bake in 350 degree oven for approximately 50-55 minutes OR until toothpick comes out clean.

Yields: One large loaf pan of bread