BANANA NUT BREAD

Ingredients

1 stick margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup mashed ripe banana
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups plain flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon banana flavoring
Orange Cream Cheese Spread (recipe above)

Preparation

In a large bowl, cream margarine and sugar together until light and fluffy. Blend in bananas and eggs, mixing well. Sift flour, salt and soda together. Gradually add to margarine mixture, blending well. Stir in nuts and flavoring. Pour into a greased 9- x 5-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, or until bread tests done. Slice and serve with Orange Cream Cheese Spread.