Step 1

Prep: Preheat oven to 350˚ F. Grease the bottom of a baking loaf pan.

Step 2

Wet Ingredients: Beat together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Blend in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla.

Step 3

Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Step 4

Combine: Blend the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients alternating with the milk. Stir in the nuts.

Step 5

Bake: Bake in the oven at 350˚ F for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick added to the center comes out clean.

Step 6

Cool: Let cool for 10 minutes and then remove bread from baking pan and let cool on wired rack.