Banana Nut Bread Recipe

This was passed to me from my mom and I think it's the best one I've ever tasted.

Banana Nut Bread

1/2 C Butter
1 1/2 C Sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 C Flour
1/2 C Buttermilk (Mix 1/2 milk with 1 1/2 tsp vinegar and let sit for a few minutes)
1 tsp Vanilla
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Salt
2 or 3 Bananas
1 C Pecans or Walnuts (optional)

Mash bananas, set aside. In seperate bowl mix dry ingredients. In another bowl cream butter and sugar, add eggs, milk and vanilla. Mix with dry ingredients, then bananas. You can mix in the nuts or sprinkle on top after you pour in a greased pan. Bake at 350* until golden brown.