The Best Butterscotch Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2-1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 cup nuts, chopped (optional)
• 6 ounces butterscotch chips

Directions

1. 1

   Mash the ripe bananas; set aside.

2. 2

   Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; set aside.

3. 3

   Combine mashed bananas, sugar, eggs and melted butter. Blend well.

4. 4

   Alternately blend flour mixture and milk. Stir in nuts (if using) and butterscotch chips, but leaving a little behind to sprinkle on top.

5. 5

   Pour into greashed 9-1/2-inch loaf pan.

6. 6

   Sprinkle top with reserved nuts and chips.

7. 7

   Bake at 350° for 60 minutes (or shorter time for smaller loaves).

8. 8

   Cool.