Banana Bread 1 loaf

350° 60 mins

1/2 c + 2 Tbl   sugar 

1⁄4 cup butter 

1 eggs  

1 1⁄2 cups mashed very ripe bananas (3 to 4 medium)

 1⁄4 cup buttermilk

 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda 

1 cup chopped nuts, if desired 

1/2 teaspoon salt