Let's bake some banana bread! This recipe is a classic, moist, and utterly delicious way to use up overripe bananas. Plus, it's pretty simple to make. Here's how you do it:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), and butter a 4x8-inch loaf pan.
In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until completely 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. Mix in the flour.
Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour at 350°F (175°C), or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then, remove the banana bread from the pan and let cool completely on a rack.
Slice, serve, and enjoy the wonderful comfort of homemade banana bread!
Notes
This recipe is straightforward and customizable. You can add nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit for a personal touch.