Outstanding Banana Bread

1 cup butter or margarine (not spread)
3 cups granulated sugar
6 eggs
3 cups sour cream
4 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 to 5 bananas, mashed
1 teaspoon salt
5 cups all-purpose flour

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Cream butter, sugar and eggs.

Mix sour cream and baking soda in a separate bowl; let stand until foamy. Add vanilla extract, bananas, salt and flour; mix well. Place into 4 greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pans. Bake 50 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Makes 4 loaves. Freezes well.