You can add additional ingredients to your liking such as nuts and raisins as this is a very simple, uncomplicated recipe that doesn't even require an electronic beater.

Banana bread was popularized in mid 1900's when baking soda was also popularized. In some Asian countries, banana bread is a regular food and can also be served as an alternative to white bread.

The Banana Bread Recipe.

Here is a banana bread recipe that are easy to make and very delicious. What you will need for this banana bread recipe:

For shortening you'll need 1 cup of butter.

Five bananas mashed up well (the more over-ripe the better).

2 1/2 cups of sugar.

4 eggs

3/4 cup buttermilk.

3 level cups full of flour.

Baking soda - about one and a half teaspoons.

About a half a teaspoon of salt.

Your choice as an addition - 1 cup of nuts chopped up.

Vanilla - 1 and 1/2 teaspoons.

First of all add the bananas and the sugar together and slowly add in the eggs (only 1 at a time) and beat them all together well whilst doing this. Put in the sifted baking soda, salt and flour and then add the buttermilk. At this point you can add in the nuts if you have chosen to use them or any other additions.

Get a hold of 2 loaf pans that are well greased and add the mixture into both leaving about an inch from the top to allow the mixture to rise a little. Put the mixture in the oven for about 80 minutes on 325 degrees and test with a toothpick to see if it comes out of the bread clean when you think it is ready.

Banana bread is also a nutritious alternative to white bread and can also be made with wheat bread or whole grain. There are many variations to the traditional banana bread but the more effective banana bread recipe calls for overripe bananas.

If you choose to use bananas that are not over-ripe the loaves will tend to come out and remain a little bit moist on the top.