1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.

2

In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla.

3

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients a little at a time, alternating with milk. Fold in apples and nuts (if desired). Sprinkle streusel on top.

4

Bake for 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.