2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. lightly salted butter at room temp.
3/4 c. granulated sugar
2 lg. eggs
1 c. ground pecans
1 1/2 c. ripe bananas (about 3 med.)
2 tbsp. hot water

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. Mix flour with baking soda.

In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with wooden spoon until smooth and creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in pecans and mashed bananas. Add flour mixture 1/2 cup at a time. Stir in water.

Pour into pan. Bake 55-60 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Remove bread form pan - put on wire cake rack. When completely cooled wrap tightly and let stand 24 hours before slicing. 10 servings.