Banana Nut Bread

10 oz. margarine
26 oz. granulated sugar
9 oz. eggs (about 5 total)
26 oz. bananas, mashed
2 lbs. all-purpose flour
4 tbsp. baking powder
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
8 oz. pecans or walnuts, chopped
3/4 cup milk

Cream margarine and sugar on medium speed for 5 minutes, using flat beater.

Add eggs to creamed mixture. Beat 2 minutes.

Add bananas. Beat 1 minute.

Combine dry ingredients and nuts.

Add dry ingredients and milk to creamed mixture. Mix on low speed for 1 minute.

Scale batter into four greased loaf pans (5x9x2 3/4-inches), approximately 2 lb. per pan.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes. Cut 16 slices per loaf.

Yield: 64 servings -- 4 loaves 5x9 inches