1 c. butter or oil
2 c. sugar
4 eggs, beaten well
6-7 bananas, mashed
2 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. chopped macadamia nuts

Grease 2 large loaf pans or 5 small ones. Cream the butter with the sugar. Add the eggs and beat well. Add the mashed bananas, stirring to blend.

In a separate bowl sift together the dry ingredients. Fold the dry ingredients into the batter, mixing well. Add the macadamia nuts. Pour the butter into the pans. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 50-60 minutes or until done.

For muffins: Fill 12 muffin cups 3/4 full and bake in a 350 degree oven for 35-45 minutes. Makes 2 large loaves, 5 small loaves or 12 large muffins.