3/4 c. butter
2 1/4 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. bananas
1 1/8 c. buttermilk (sour milk)
3 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. nuts, optional

Cream butter and sugar, add eggs, vanilla, bananas. Mix with dry ingredients and add buttermilk. Beat at medium speed for 3 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Pour into floured 13 x 9 pan.

Bread Directions: Mix ingredients same as for cake recipe; instead of using mixer, blend by hand just until all ingredients are moistened. Pour into floured loaf pans (2); bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour or until toothpick comes out clean.