1 1/2 sticks butter
6 eggs
4 1/2 c. sugar
2 c. nuts
2 sm or 1 lg. can crushed pineapple
6 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
11 oz. red maraschino cherries, cut in 1/2
3 c. mashed bananas, about 6 nice bananas

In large mixing bowl, mix ingredients in order listed until well blended. Pour batter into 1 large bread pan and 3 small ones, or 3 medium pans and 2 small pans. Bake at 300 degrees until golden brown. Note: This batter will also make about 14 baby loafs to give as gifts!