1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
3 mashed bananas
1 c. flour
1 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/3 c. hot water
1/2 c. walnuts (optional)

Melt butter and blend in sugar, mix in eggs and bananas. Add dry ingredients, alternate with hot water-baking soda mixture. If using walnuts add them. Bake 1 hour and 10 minutes at 325 degrees. Makes one loaf.