Banana Nut Bread 2 (Betty crocker)

1 1/4    cups sugar
1/2    cup butter or margarine, softened
2    eggs
1 1/2    cups mashed very ripe bananas (3 to 4 medium)
1/2   cup buttermilk
1    teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2    cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1    teaspoon baking soda
1    teaspoon salt
1cup chopped nuts, if desired

Mini Banana Breads make great gifts! To make, grease bottoms only of 10 miniature loaf pans, 4 1/2x2 3/4x1 1/4 inches. Divide batter among pans (about 1/2 cup each). Bake 30 to 35 minutes.

Stir 1/2 cup chocolate, peanut butter or butterscotch chips into the batter for mouthwatering flavor combinations.Rise to the occasion! If using self-rising flour, there is no need to add baking soda and salt.  No buttermilk on hand? In an emergency, you can mix 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice or white vinegar and enough milk to make 1/2 cup. Or substitute 1/2 cup plain yogurt.

Made on 2/25/12 at midnite - turned out awesome except for the crack which went every which way.