1 1/2 c. mashed bananas
3/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1/2 c. nuts (opt.)
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking powder
Dash salt & pepper

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a loaf pan, either 9"x5"x3" or 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 2 1/2". Mix sugar, bananas, oil and eggs in large bowl with a wooden spoon. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour into pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of the bread comes out clean, about 60 to 70 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes, then loosen sides of loaf from pan and remove from pan. Let cool completely before slicing. Makes 1 loaf.