Mom’s Perfect Banana Bread

Preheat oven to 350degrees

In a large mixer bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Add mashed banana, butter, and milk

Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until blended, then on high speed for 2 mins

Whisk eggs separately, add eggs and remaining flour, beat till blended

Stir in chocolate chips or nuts

Spread parchment paper evenly throughout a loaf pan, trying to remove as many creases as possible

Pour batter into loaf pan

Bake the loaf in the oven for 55-60mins, testing with a toothpick to make sure the center is not gooey

Let the loaf sit in the pan until cool

Remove the loaf from the pan and let sit overnight/for one day before slicing