Banana Muffins

This recipe makes a large batch of muffins, about 2 1/2 dozen. They are soft and moist, not flakey at all. To me it's like a less dense version of banana bread.

3 c. flour
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 lb. butter (two sticks), melted and cooled
2 eggs
3/4 c. milk
2 tsp. vanilla
3-4 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake 25 to 30 minutes. Mix dry ingredients; add melted butter and blend. Add eggs, milk, vanilla, banana and nuts.