2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 stick butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. mashed bananas (3-5 bananas)
1 tsp. vanilla
2/3 c. chopped pecans

Sift together flour, salt and soda. Cream butter; add sugar slowly; cream well. Add eggs and beat. Add bananas, then dry ingredients. Add vanilla and nuts.

Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes at 325 degrees in a greased 2 quart loaf pan. Test center for doneness. Cool completely, wrap in foil, and keep in refrigerator. Best for slicing after at least one day.