Banana Bread

If you like banana bread, try the following recipe. It's super-easy and a crowd pleaser, at least among my family and neighbors. My mother used to make it when I was a kid and shared the recipe with me something like 10 years ago. Every time I see my son eat a piece, I'm brought back to my own childhood.

3 ripe bananas
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flower
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt (I usually just throw in a pinch)

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Put the peeled bananas in a mixing bowl. Beat them with an electric mixer until they are smooth. Add all the other ingredients and beat well. Pour the batter into an oiled loaf pan and cook for 1 hour.

Some serving suggestions: Just plain is great - especially while it's still warm. My son likes it with cream cheese. My mother used to toast pieces and put butter on them.