Prep Time:  15 mins

Cook Time:  1 hour

Yield:  1 loaf

By: Libby

"This is the most successful and versatile quick bread recipe I've found! You can also use chunky applesauce or a 15 ounce can of pumpkin for wonderful variations."

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup margarine, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups mashed banana
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions:

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x5 inch pan.
2.  Cream margarine and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, then bananas. Add flour and soda, stirring just until combined.
3.  Pour into prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 1 hour (or till toothpick comes out clean). Remove from pan and let cool, store in refrigerator or freeze.

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