Banana Nut Bread
["2 c. flour", "1 tsp. soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. butter or margarine", "1 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "1 1/2 tsp. vanilla (optional)", "3 large or 4 small bananas", "1 c. ground or chopped nuts (optional)"]
["Measure and sift together flour, soda and salt.", "Cream margarine; add sugar.", "Add eggs and vanilla; stir until thoroughly mixed.", "Stir in mashed bananas.", "Fold in dry ingredients and nuts. Place in a well-greased bread pan (2) or 4 small bread pans. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 55 to 60 minutes."]
["flour", "soda", "salt", "butter", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "bananas", "ground"]