Low Temperature Banana Bread

Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Grease and flour an 8 ½ x4 inch loaf pan , line with parchment paper and grease the parchment. This is important, because the loaf is rather sticky!In a blender, puree the bananas, sugar and baking soda.Empty banana mixture into a mixing bowl.

Mix in the eggs and the flour alternately, stirring until well blended.

Mix in the oil, buttermilk and salt, beating with a spoon until blended and smooth.

Add the vanilla (if using) and the nuts.

Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 2.5 hours.

Let cool completely, then carefully remove from the pan.