Banana Chocolate Bread

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter two 6-cup (1.5 litre), 10 x 4-inch (25 x 10 cm) loaf pans and line each with a sheet of parchment paper, letting it hang over two sides.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the bananas and the sour cream. Set aside.

3. 3

   In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

4. 4

   In a third bowl, beat the eggs, brown sugar and vanilla with an electric mixer until the mixture triples in volume. Add the oil in a thin stream. Stir in the dry ingredients, alternating with the mashed bananas. With a spatula, stir in the chocolate. Spread the batter into the pans.