Banana Nut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   Cream butter and sugar thoroughly. Blend in bananas, eggs and vanilla.
3. 3
   Sift together flour, baking soda and salt.
4. 4
   Add to banana mixture alternately with buttermilk, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
5. 5
   Add nuts, if desired, and mix.
6. 6
   Pour into greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
7. 7
   Bake for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
8. 8
   If top becomes brown before bread is done, lower oven temperature to 300° and bake until done.
9. 9
   Makes 1 loaf.