Traditional Banana Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.
2. 2
   Cream the sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl.
3. 3
   Add the eggs to the sugar mixture, one at a time. Beat well after adding each egg.
4. 4
   In a small bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. Add the milk and cinnamon to the banana mash.
5. 5
   In another medium-sized bowl, add the flour, baking powder, soda and salt and mix together well.
6. 6
   Add the banana mixture to the butter mixture. Stir until combined.
7. 7
   Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir until well combined.
8. 8
   Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 1 hour.
9. 9
   Bread should be done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. 10
    Allow to cool on a rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.