Banana Chocolate Nut Bread from Fanny Farmer

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3 ripe bananas, well mashed
2 eggs, well beaten
2 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup nut meats, coarsely chopped (I prefer walnuts)
1/2 – 1 c. chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a loaf pan. Mix in a bowl 3 ripe bananas, well mashed, and 2 eggs, beaten until light. Sift together 2 cups flour, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Add to the first mixture. stir until mixed. Add 1/2 cup chopped nut meats and chocolate chips. Stir well.

Put in a buttered loaf pan 9 by 5 inches. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove from pan to a rack. Serve still warm or cooled, as you like it.