Also makes 4 mini loafs; only bake 40-45 minutes
3/4 c. butter
1-1/2 c. white sugar
4 eggs
4 bananas, smashed
1-1/2 t. vanilla
3 c. all-purpose unbleached white flour
1-1/2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
1/2 c. chopped walnuts or pecans
Cream butter, sugar and eggs. Mash bananas with vanilla and add to cream mixture. Stir in flour, baking soda, salt and nuts.
Divide batter into 2 greased and floured medium loaf pans (or 4 mini loaf pans)
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour (40-45 minutes for mini loaf pans). When done, loosen edges with a knife and let stand in pan for 5 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool.