1 3/4 c. flour
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. salad oil
2 eggs
2/3 c. sugar
2-3 lg. ripe bananas
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. nuts; optional

Mix sugar, oil, eggs, water and vanilla and beat. Add dry ingredients and mashed bananas. Pour mixture into a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan that has been greased and lightly floured. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.