Ingredients

2 c Flour, sifted - preferably King Arthur brand

1/4 c Wheat Germ

1 t baking powder

1 t baking soda

1/4 t salt

6 T butter, softened

1 1/4 c sugar

3 or 4 ripe bananas, mashed

2 eggs, beaten

1/4 c milk

1/2 c chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350

Sift together dry ingredients, set aside

Mash together bananas, eggs, milk

In a stand mixer, blend butter and sugar until creamy. Add banana mixture and mix until combined. Add dry ingredients and mix on slow until just incorporated.

Pour batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes. Bread is done when a toothpick can be removed clean