Banana Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. 2
   Butter and flour the bottom and sides of a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nuts.
5. 5
   Set aside.
6. 6
   In a medium-sized bowl combine the mashed bananas, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
7. 7
   With a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, lightly fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until combined and the batter is thick and chunky.
8. 8
   Pour batter into prepared pan.
9. 9
   Bake 55 t0 60 minutes, or until bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. 10
    Place on a wire rack to cool and then remove the bread from the pan.
11. 11
    Serve warm or at room temperature.