Banana Bread Gift

Every year I like to give banana bread to my co-workers to show my appreciation for all their hard work through out the year. Plus it is an easy way to make someone smile. I take a regular recipe and make it into four mini loaves. Last year I made them in a mini loaf pan and individually wrapped them in tissue paper with a bow. However after Christmas last year I found a deal on Christmas decorated mini foil pans... making my baking a little faster this year.  The only problem is the longer you work somewhere the more people you meet.  Last year I made 16 and this year I already have 20 people on the list and it keeps growing!!

How could you go wrong with anything that started with this...

Four batches later I had 20 mini loaves.  I did realize I filled the individual foil pans a bit fuller than I should have but I am sure they will still be delish!!

Banana Bread

• 2 cups Sugar
• 2 sticks Butter
• 3 Eggs
• 2 cups Flour
• 1 tsp. Baking Soda
• 3 Large Bananas
• 1 cup chopped Pecans
• pinch of salt to taste

Cream the sugar and butter on high, then on low speed add eggs. Mix well. Add flour, soda, bananas, and pecans. Grease and flour 2 loaf pans and pour 1/2 of mixture in each pan. Bake at 350 degrees.

Each oven seems to vary as to how even or quickly it will bake. A large loaf will take between 45 minutes to 1 hour. My mini loaves I made in a traditional pan took approx. 35-37 minutes. Turning the pan

once about 3/4 the way through.

This recipe is easy and delicious and is sure to bring a smile to anyone who enjoys it with you... that is if you are willing to SHARE!!!???

PS: My husband and many of my friends prefer to warm a slice and put some butter on it.