BUTTERMILK BANANA BREAD

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

3-4 very ripe bananas, mashed

2 large eggs

1 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup canola oil

1 tsp vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9"x5" loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed banana and the eggs. Add the buttermilk, oil, sugar, and vanilla and mix well.

Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not over mix. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Bake for 60-75 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing the bread to a cooling rack. Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing. Store covered in the refrigerator.