banana bread

2 sticks butter, softened
3 scant c sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
3 c flour
1 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 c buttermilk
6 overripe mashed bananas, mashed

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Sift flour, salt and baking soda together, then add to batter a little at a time, alternating with buttermilk. Do not overmix. Stir in bananas and nuts (if desired). Pour into greased Bundt and bake at 325 for 65 minutes.