Banana Bread with Sour Cream Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Ingredients - 1 cup sugar - 3 bananas, mashed, overripe works best - 1/2 cup butter or margarine - softened (1 stick) - 1/4 cup sour cream - 1 teaspoon vanilla - 2 eggs - 2 cups flour - 1 teaspoon baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/2 cup chopped nuts - optional    If you want banana bread that is a bit more distinctive, try this flavorful version made with sour cream. One bite and you’ll agree that it’s one of the best banana bread recipes you’ve ever tasted.	1

	Directions Heat oven to 350°. Grease bottom of 9x5 pan or 8x4 pan. In large mixer bowl, blend first 6 ingredients, beat for 1 minute at medium speed. Stir in dry ingredients, just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes in pan, then remove to wire rack to cool completely.	2