1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened
1 c. sugar
2 lg. eggs
1 tbsp. grated orange peel
1 c. mashed bananas (about 2 med.)
2 c. unsifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate pieces

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 2 (8"x4") loaf pans. In large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed, cream butter, sugar, eggs and orange peel until light and fluffy. Beat in mashed bananas.

2. On waxed paper, combine flour, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. At low speed gradually add flour mixture, then buttermilk. Beat until smooth. Stir in nuts and chocolate.

3. Evenly spoon into prepared pans. Bake 1 hour.