1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
2 eggs
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
4 c. flour
1 c. buttermilk or sour cream

Cream butter, sugar and eggs. Add remaining ingredients in order. If making banana bread use 3 bananas and 1 1/2 cups of banana. If making orange bread use 1 1/2 cups orange marmalade and add 1/2 cup more flour.

Bake in greased loaf pans at 325 degrees for an hour or until toothpick comes clean. Makes two loaves.