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

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine all ingredients in large bowl and mix well. Pour into loaf pan. Bake until top is golden brown and splits slightly, about 1 hour and 20 minutes.