Instructions: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, combine oil and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Add buttermilk and eggs; mix well.

Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill two greased 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. or five 5-in. x 2 1/2-in. loaf pans about one-third full. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle half over the batter. Top with remaining batter and cinnamon-sugar. Swirl batter with a knife. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake at 350 for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near th center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Diane Says:
This recipe was going around on the Friendly freezer list a few weeks ago and I finally tried it last week. It was a big HIT!!! It is going to be a family favorite in our house. I knew it would since it got great reviews and my husband is a great fan of cinnamon toast in the morning.

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