Linda Armstrong's Banana Nut Bread

From the North  Florida Bicycle Club's publication 'Wheelspeak' October 2008.  Ive saved this page of newsprint that has directions for making the most amazing banana nut bread.  Gather the following kitchen utensils to whip up this hearty bread: Measuring spoons and cups, a blender, spatula, baking pans.

2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 stick butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups flour
2 mashed bananas
1 cup buttermilk
Oatmeal flakes or chopped walnuts and Cinnamon for garnish

Place butter, sugar, eggs, bananas and vanilla into blender first and mix.  Then add your buttermilk, and baking soda to the banana blend and mix.  Gradually add the flour to the blender, half cup at a time blending between each scoop. 

If you're anything like me, triple check the ingredient list before pouring the batter and adding your garnish.  (Ive goofed and forgot to add the soda once)  This bread bakes perfectly in just about 45-55 minutes.  Check the doneness with a long wooden skewer.     
The only variation to this recipe Ive tried is with substituting the bananas with a 15oz can of pumpkin.       

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