Granny Sybil's Banana Bread

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 12 cup butter (at room temperature)
• 34 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup ground pecans (optional)
• 1 12 cups mashed ripe bananas
• 2 tablespoons hot water

1. Heat oven to 350F Grease a 9"*5"*3" pan, or line it with parchment paper.
2. Cream together butter and sugar.
3. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until combined.
4. Stir in mashed ripe bananas and pecans.
5. Combine flour and baking soda.
6. Add this mixture 1/2 cup at a time, mixing just enough to combine.
7. Add hot water.
8. Pour in prepared pan, and bake for 55-60 minutes (test for doneness).
9. Cook these as muffins for about 20-22 minutes.

flour, baking soda, butter, sugar, eggs, ground pecans, mashed ripe bananas, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/granny-sybils-banana-bread-501700 (may not work)