Banana Bread

Haven't been doing much cooking lately with the arrival of Andrew six weeks ago. Here is my new favorite for banana bread. Hope you enjoy! Banana bread 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter 2 eggs 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 cups flour 3 large very ripe bananas, mashed 1/2 cup nuts, chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Blend together sugar, butter, and eggs. Add dry ingredients, which have been sifted together. Add mashed bananas, chopped nuts, and vanilla extract. Pour into a greased loaf pan. Bake at 375°F degrees for 1 hour. Brush top with melted butter or glaze with confectioners icing, if desired, while loaf is still warm.