1 1/2 c. butter
3 c. ripe bananas
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. buttermilk
3 c. sugar
4 eggs, beaten
4 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. nuts

Cream butter and sugar. Blend in eggs, bananas, and vanilla. Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together. Add to banana mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Add nuts; mix well. Pour into 5 (2 x 4 x 8 inch) greased and floured loaf pans. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/4 hours or until done. Remove from oven; let stand for 5 minutes. Turn onto foil.