4 ripe bananas
4 eggs
3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. sugar
1 c. nuts, chopped (optional)
1 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. plus 2 tbsp. buttermilk
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour 2 (9 x 5-inch) loaf pans. Combine all ingredients in large bowl and mix well. Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until top is golden brown and splits slightly, about 1 hour and 20 minutes.