Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Butter two 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf pans. (Butter generously to ensure no sticking.)

Step 2

In a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt.

Step 4

With the mixer on low, add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Add the vanilla, buttermilk and bananas.

Step 5

Add the flour mixture in two additions, and mix until just combined. Divide batter between the two prepared pans. Bake for approximately 1 hour.

Step 6

Remove from oven and turn loaves out onto cooling rack immediately. Let cool.