Banana Bread

Preheat oven to 325*

2 Cups- FLOUR
1 tsp.- BAKING POWDER
1/2 tsp.- BAKING SODA
1/2 tsp.- SALT
1/2 tsp.- CINNAMON
1/4 tsp.- NUTMEG
1/2 Cup- BUTTER, softened
1 Cup- SUGAR
1/4 Cup- BROWN SUGAR
2- EGGS
1 tsp.- VANILLA
3 med.- BANANAS, very ripe (1 cup mashed)
1/2 Cup- SOUR CREAM

INSTRUCTIONS:
Sift together flour, powder, soda, salt, cinnamon, & nutmeg into a medium bowl. In a large bowl, cream the butter using an electric mixer. Gradually add the sugar, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Next, add the vanilla and blend briefly. Set both bowls aside.
Peel bananas and mash them with a fork. Measure out one cup and mix with sour cream in small bowl.
Add banana mixture to sugar mixture.
Add flour a little at a time mixing after each addition.
Pour into greased bread pan (or muffin tin)
Bake for 70-75 minutes. 30-35 for muffins.

OPTIONAL ADD INS:
2/3 cup mini chocolate chips
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

or- 1 cup dried cranberries