Banana-Nut Bread

INGREDIENTS

• 6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room
• temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 or 3 very ripe bananas, coarsely mashed
• (about 1 1⁄2 cups)
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1⁄2 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
• 1⁄2 tsp. salt
• 3⁄4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, pecans
• or hazelnuts