Instructions:

Banana Nut Bread

10 ounces margarine
26 ounces granulated sugar
9 ounces eggs (about 5 total)
26 ounces bananas, mashed
2 pounds all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
8 ounces pecans or walnuts, chopped
3/4 cup milk

Cream margarine and sugar on medium speed for 5 minutes, using flat beater.

Add eggs to creamed mixture. Beat 2 minutes.

Add bananas. Beat 1 minute.

Combine dry ingredients and nuts. Add dry ingredients and milk to creamed mixture. Mix on low speed for 1 minute.

Divide batter evenly among four greased 9 x 5 x 2 3/4-inch loaf pans.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes. Cut 16 slices per loaf.

Yields 64 servings.