Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease or spray an 8×4 inch loaf with nonstick baking spray.

Step 2

In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon and salt.  Using a stand or hand mixer on medium high beat the butter and sugar together until smooth and creamy.  Turn the mixer to medium low speed and beat the eggs in one at a time until incorporated.  Beat in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.

Step 3

Turn the mixer to low and add the dry ingredients beating just until incorporated.  Do not overmix the batter.  Remove from the mixer and stir in the nuts just until combined.

Step 4

Bake 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the top comes out clean.  Cool in pan for 5-10 minutes and then invert bread on to cooling wire rack.  Cool completely before wrapping.