Combine @sugar{1.25%cups}, softened @butter{1/2%cup}, @eggs{2}, @banana{1.5%cups} (3-4), @buttermilk{1/2%cup}, @vanilla{1%tsp}, @flour{2.5%cups}, @baking soda{1%tsp}, @salt{1%tsp}, and optional @nuts{1%cup}. Heat oven to 350°F. Bake in #8" loaf pan{} for ~{1%hour}.