Banana Nut Bread: A Sweet, Nutty Delight

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add Eggs and Bananas:
Beat in the eggs, then add the crushed bananas and mix until well combined.

Combine the Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.

Add Vanilla and Nuts:
Stir in the vanilla extract and your choice of nuts (walnuts or pecans). If you’re adding chocolate chips or maraschino cherries, fold them in at this point.

Prepare the Pan:
Pour the batter into a greased and floured loaf pan.

Bake:
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 1 hour, or 35-45 minutes for mini loaves, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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