Choc Banana Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 180c/350F/Gas4.
2. 2
   Sift flour and baking powder into a bowl.
3. 3
   In a separate bowl combine the butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla.
4. 4
   Stir in the chocolate chips.
5. 5
   Gently combine the wet and dry ingredients - careful not to overmix (or the end result will be a tough and dry loaf).
6. 6
   Pour batter into a nonstick or lightly greased 19x11cm (7 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch) loaf pan.
7. 7
   Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes or until skewer inserted comes out clean.
8. 8
   Remove from oven.
9. 9
   Leave to cool in tin for 5 minutes before turning out on a wire rack to cool.
10. 10
    Serve in thick slices with creamy butter!