SANDRA'S BOURBON-KISSED BANANA BREAD

A super moist and lovely banana flavor in each and every bite

that's sure to become your go-to recipe...

Yields: (1 loaf)

Serves: (10-12)

Prep Time: 10 Mins.

Bake: 60-65 Mins.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

4 ripe, medium bananas, smashed

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon double-acting baking powder (or regular)

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon fine kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon bourbon-vanilla extract (or vanilla extract)

METHOD

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a loaf pan (I used glass); set aside.

Using a hand mixer, in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs, smashed bananas and bourbon-vanilla extract; combine well.

Place a sieve, elevated, over wet ingredients and sift flour, baking soda and powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gently mix just until dry ingredients are incorporated, while scraping bowl.

Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Place on wire baking rack in pan to cool 5 minutes. Carefully remove loaf from pan and let cool completely, covered with a kitchen towel, on baking rack. Using a serrated knife, slice and enjoy!

I made a double batch:
1 for a kind friend that recently helped out my husband; and
1 for us...