Banana Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Slice bananas into a mixer bowl and beat well.
2. 2
   Add baking soda, salt and vanilla.
3. 3
   Beat well.
4. 4
   In a separate bowl, mix together butter, sugar and eggs.
5. 5
   Add flour, a little at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. 6
   Combine with banana mixture and beat well.
7. 7
   (Can add 1/4 cup raisins dusted with 1 tablespoon flour, if desired.
8. 8
   We like it best without raisins.)
9. 9
   Bake in 2 buttered 9 x 5-inch loaf pans for about 45 minutes.
10. 10
    (Recipe can be halved to make 1 loaf.)