Nanny's Banana-Nut Bread

This recipe was passed down by my grandmother. It's a favorite of my family and friends. Preparation tip: I line the loaf pan with Release foil. First, I flip the pan upside down, tear off a piece of foil large enough to cover the bottom and sides and mold it to the pan bottom. Next, I remove the foil and insert it into the loaf pan. After baking, simply lift the foil out of the pan with the bread. Easy clean up, plus you don't have to grease and flour the pan.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1  cup sugar
• 2  eggs
• 2  cups  sifted flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3  large  mashed bananas
• 1  cup  chopped  nuts

Directions

1. Cream together butter & sugar.
2. Beat in eggs, one at a time.
3. Mix in sifted flour, salt, and baking soda.
4. Beat in mashed bananas.
5. Add nuts if desired.
6. Pour into prepared loaf pan.
7. Bake at 350°F for 70 minutes.
8. After baking, while still warm, pour 1 tablespoons of melted butter over top and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.