Ricotta Banana Nut Bread

Blend together: 1/4 cup butter 1-1/2 cups white sugar 2 large eggs 3 very ripe bananas, mashed 1 cup Ricotta cheese (whole) 1/2 cup milk 1 tsp vanilla extract In small bowl mix: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour Optional: 1/3 c chopped walnuts Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease and flour bundt pan. Combine butter, sugar, eggs, bananas, ricotta, milk and vanilla.  In small bowl combine cinnamon, salt, baking soda and flour.  Add dry ingredients to banana mixture.  Add walnuts if desired.  Bake for approx. 60-65 mins