Classic Banana Bread

Classic Banana Bread

Ingredients:

• 2 to 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 3/4 cup sugar (can reduce to 1/2 cup for a less sweet bread)
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 4×8 inch loaf pan.
2. Mix Ingredients:
   • In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
   • Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
   • Mix in the baking soda and salt.
   • Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
   • Add the flour last, and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
3. Bake:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
4. Cool and Serve:
   • Remove from oven and let the banana bread cool in the pan for a few minutes.
   • Then remove the banana bread from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Enjoy your delicious banana bread!