Rich Banana Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   Grease 1 (9 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 2 3/4-inch) pan or 2 (7 3/8 x 3 5/8 x 2 1/4-inch) pans.
3. 3
   Melt the butter and cool slightly.
4. 4
   Add eggs with sour cream, bananas and vanilla. Sift dry ingredients and add to banana mixture.
5. 5
   Be careful not to overmix.
6. 6
   Stir in nuts.
7. 7
   Pour dough into greased bread pan(s). Bake in preheated 325° oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
8. 8
   Cool bread in pans for approximately 10 minutes before removing bread to cool on racks.
9. 9
   Store one day before slicing.
10. 10
    Be sure pans are well greased.