Banana Bread

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter a 9 x 5-inch (23 x 13 cm) loaf pan and line with a strip of parchment paper, letting it hang over two sides.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.

3. 3

   In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar for 1 minute or until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth. Add the mashed bananas. With the machine running on low speed or using a wooden spoon, add the dry ingredients alternating with the milk. Spread the batter out in the prepared pan.

4. 4

   Bake for about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean.

5. 5

   Let cool on a wire rack. Unmould and let cook completely. On a work surface, cut into slices.