1 stick butter, softened
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. sour cream
2 eggs, 1 at a time
2 ripe bananas, mashed
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. nuts, chopped

Mix all ingredients together. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Makes 2 loaves.

NOTE: You can omit bananas and use 1 of the following:

1 c. apricots, cooked
2 c. dates, chopped
1 c. candied fruit