Cherry-Banana Bread

Directions

1. 1
   In a large mixing bowl, with electric mixer, combine butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. 3
   Combine flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; add flour mixture and bananas alternately to butter mixture, mixing just until ingredients are moistened.
4. 4
   Do not overmix.
5. 5
   Fold in dried cherries.
6. 6
   Pour batter into a greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
7. 7
   Bake in preheated 350° oven for 50 to 60 minutes.
8. 8
   Best served the day after baking.