Banana Nut Bread- Pjxg05a

3/4 c Margarine -- or butter

1 c Sugar

2 Eggs -- separated

1/2 ts Baking soda

1/2 ts Salt

3 Over-ripe bananas

1 c Pecans -- chopped

2 c All-purpose flour

Cream margarine and sugar; add egg yolks (only) and salt. Add flour and blend. Combine soda with the mashed bananas. Fold in well-beaten egg whites. Add nuts. Pour into 2 small or 1 large greased loaf pans. Bake at 350 degreees for 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Source: Greenville, SC Jr. League Cookbook Judy Garnett