Banana Bread 3

3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/3 c. butter
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts (opt.)

Bake about 1 1/2 hours in moderate oven and test at 1 hour. Dates may be added (do not over bake).