Classic Banana Bread

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Heat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan.

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
3 very ripe bananas, mashed
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
⅓ cup buttermilk or sour milk
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup chopped nuts, optional