This has always been a family favorite. Enjoy! I have always added 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of brown sugar, if you would like you can add 1 cup of sugar instead. Banana Nut Bread 1/2 cup of butter 2 eggs 1 teaspoon soda 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 cup of all purpose flour 1 cup mashed bananas (ripe) 1 cup finely chopped nuts Cream butter and sugars. add eggs, one at a time and beat well. Sift flour and soda and add to creamed mixture. Add bananas . Fold in nuts. Bake in loaf pan at 350 for 55-60 minutes. Cool before slicing.