Dad's Banana Bread

This is a really yummy banana bread that the whole family loves. It is the best when warm, and microwaving it works fine to make it warm later on. This was my dad's recipe and it is the best!

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 1  cup banana, mashed (2 medium)
• 1⁄2 cup margarine or 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1⁄4 cup  lowfat milk
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2  eggs
• 2  cups flour (not self-rising)
• 1⁄2 cup  nuts, chopped (optional)
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease bottom only of 9 by 5 or 8 by 4 inch loaf pan.
3. In large bowl, blend the first 6 ingredients; beat for 1 minute at medium speed.
4. Stir in remaining ingredient just until the dry ingredients are moistened.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan.
6. At 350 degrees, bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
7. Cool for 5 minutes; remove from pan.
8. Cut into slices and enjoy! They are great with butter on top!