Andrea's Nana Bread

Combine dry ingredients:
2 2/3 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Beat the real sugar and butter on high until it is lightened in color and texture. Then add in the sugar and applesauce.
1/3 cup sugar
5 tablespoons of butter
1 cup of sugar (or Splenda)
1/2 cup of applesauce

Slowly add the dry ingredients until combined. Then add:
4 large eggs

Finally fold in just until combined (don't over mix the batter or it will get gummy):
2 cups mashed very ripe bananana (about 4-5)
1 cup of chopped pecans, walnuts, or mini chocolate chips (optional)

Grease 2 standard loaf pans or makes 4 mini-loaves. Bake for 45-60 mins. at 350 degrees until a toothpick comes out clean