1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 lg. eggs
1 tbsp. grated orange peel
1 c. mashed bananas (about 2)
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 c. chopped walnuts (optional)
1 c. chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two 8x4 inch loaf pans. With electric mixer cream butter, sugar, eggs, and orange peel until light and fluffy. Beat in mashed bananas.

Combine flour, baking soda, and salt. At low speed gradually add flour mixture, then buttermilk. Beat just until smooth. Stir in nuts and chocolate. Bake 1 hour. Makes 2 loaves.