Classic Banana Bread

Ingredients

• • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• • 1/3 cup melted butter
• • 3/4 cup sugar
• • 1 large egg, beaten
• • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• • 1 teaspoon baking soda
• • Pinch of salt
• • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
3. Step 3: Mix in the melted butter, then stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
4. Step 4: Add baking soda and salt, then fold in the flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Step 5: Fold in walnuts if using. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
6. Step 6: Bake for 55-65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Step 7: Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.