Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F. Generously spray 2 (8x4-inch) loaf pans with cooking spray; lightly flour pans.

Step 2

Select your favorite banana bread recipe variation from those below.

Step 3

In large bowl, beat all ingredients above plus ingredients from selected variation below until well mixed. Divide batter evenly between pans.

Step 4

Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of loaves comes out clean and inside of cracks do not look wet. Cool 15 minutes in pans on cooling racks. Remove loaves from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 2 hours, to prevent crumbling when slicing. For easier slicing, store loaves tightly covered 24 hours. Cut with serrated knife, using a light sawing motion.