3/4 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. mashed ripe bananas (be very generous)
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 tsp. salt

Combine butter and sugar; blend in bananas, eggs, and vanilla. Sift together flour, soda, and salt. Add alternately to creamed mixture with buttermilk. Pour into 2 small greased and floured bread pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour.