Mom's Banana Loaf

Directions

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Grease and flour one 9-by-5-inch loaf pan or three 5-by-3-inch loaf pans.

In large mixer bowl, beat together butter and bananas until combined; beat in eggs, one at a time.

In medium bowl, stir together flour and sugar (and baking powder, if using).

Add to banana mixture.

Mix only to combine.

If using baking soda and hot water, add and combine.

Bake large loaf 45 to 55 minutes, smaller loaves 35 to 45 minutes.

Bread is done when toothpick inserted in center of loaf comes out clean.