1 c. sugar
1 c. (2 med.) mashed bananas
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
2 c. Pillsbury's Best All Purpose or Unbleached Flour
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease (not oil) bottom only of 9x5 or 8x4-inch loaf pan. In large bowl blend first 6 ingredients; beat 1 minute at medium speed. Stir in remaining ingredients just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely.

Makes 1 loaf.

TIPS: If desired, add 1 tablespoon grated orange peel or 1/2 cup flaked coconut.

For HONEY-BANANA BREAD, substitute 1/2 cup honey for all of sugar and decrease milk to 2 tablespoons.

For APPLESAUCE BREAD, decrease sugar to 3/4 cup, substitute 1 cup applesauce for mashed banana, omit milk and add 1 teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg with flour. If desired, add 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheese with nuts.