1 c. sugar
1/3 c. butter, softened
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. mashed very ripe bananas (approximately 4 to 5 medium bananas)
1/3 c. water
1 2/3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Can be assembled (in order listed) and baked in bread machine on "batter breads" setting. Or preheat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of regular size loaf pan. Mix ingredients in order listed, mixing well between each ingredient. Pour into pan.

Bake until toothpick comes out clean (8-inch pan 1 1/4 hours, 9-inch pan 55 to 60 minutes). Cool 5 minutes. Loosen from sides of pan and remove. Cool completely before slicing.