Buttermilk Banana Bread

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 cup mashed bananas (I use about 3 average sized bananas)
4 tablespoons buttermilk
1 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
dash baking soda

Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs, bananas, buttermilk and vanilla. In a separate bowl mix dry ingredients. Add dry ingredients to banana mixture. Mix until combined. Divide batter into greased and floured bread pans and bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. This recipe makes about one large loaf of banana bread (I usually have a bit leftover for a few of my mini bread pans).

Audrey's little note: I've had a hard time getting this recipe to cook all the way through, but it's Mason's favorite...after finally asking the right person, I've learned it's about our 4500 ft. altitude. Be sure to sift your flour/dry ingredients, and place a ramekin of water in the oven with the bread. Bake for about 73 minutes.

from: My Kitchen Cafe