Gomer Pyle's Banana Bread

I have Aunt Bees Cookbook and tried this bread today.  It tastes as good as it looks.   GOMER'S BANANA BREAD PYLE

1 c. butter or oil 2 c. sugar 4 eggs, beaten well 6-7 bananas, mashed 2 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 c. chopped macadamia nuts Grease 2 large loaf pans or 5 small ones. Cream the butter with the sugar. Add the eggs and beat well. Add the mashed bananas, stirring to blend.In a separate bowl sift together the dry ingredients. Fold the dry ingredients into the batter, mixing well. Add the macadamia nuts. Pour the butter into the pans. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 50-60 minutes or until done. For muffins: Fill 12 muffin cups 3/4 full and bake in a 350 degree oven for 35-45 minutes. Makes 2 large loaves, 5 small loaves or 12 large muffins.