Banana Bread
["1 c. brown sugar, packed", "1/2 c. butter", "2 eggs", "1 1/2 c. mashed bananas (3 to 4)", "2 c. all-purpose flour", "3 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. finely chopped walnuts (optional)"]
["Cream together sugar and butter.", "Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.", "Stir in bananas.", "Combine flour, baking powder and salt; stir into creamed mixture.", "Mix in nuts, if desired.", "Spoon into greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.", "Cool on rack.", "Makes 1 loaf."]
["brown sugar", "butter", "eggs", "bananas", "flour", "baking powder", "salt", "walnuts"]