Banana Nut Bread (Excellent & Light color)

• 2 cups sifted flour
• 1 cup sugar
• ½ tsp. soda
• 2 eggs
• 1 ½ tsp. baking powder
• 1 ½ tsp. milk
• ½ tsp. salt
• 3 large mashed bananas (1 cup)
• ½ cup butter
• ¾ cup chopped nuts

Sift together flour, soda, baking powder and salt. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and beat until mixture is light and fluffy. Stir in bananas and milk. Fold in dry ingredients and nuts. Pour into a well greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan or an 8 inch square cake pan. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes.

(Can make 24 muffins @ 350° for 20-25 minutes.)