2 ripe bananas, mashed
2 eggs
1 3/4 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1/4 c. + 1 tbsp. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour 9"x5" loaf pan. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until top is golden brown and splits slightly, about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Serve warm. Do not double recipe.