Banana Nut Bread

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, softened

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup sugar

1/2 tsp. vanilla

4 to 5 bananas (very ripe)

1 1/2 cup flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans) **Optional**

Preheat oven to 350*F

Directions:

In medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla and bananas. Stir in nuts if desired. In separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. Add this to the creamed mixture; Mix well. Bake at 350*F for about 60 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.