Ingredients:

* 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
* 1 1/3 cups warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees)
* 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
* 1/2 cup sugar
* 1/3 cup warm milk (110 to 115 degrees F)
* 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 2 eggs
* 5 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Methods:

In a mixing bowl dissolve yeast in warm water.Add the bananas,sugar,milk,butter,salt,eggs and 3 cups flour.Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.Stir in nuts. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff batter.Do not knead.Spoon into two greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pans.Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled about 1-1/2 hours. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.