Savor this moist, flavorful banana bread, filled with ripe bananas and comforting, homey tastes.
# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)
→ Optional Additions
09 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - In a large bowl, cream melted butter and sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Fold in mashed bananas until well combined with wet ingredients.
05 - Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold in chopped walnuts if using.
07 - Pour batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
08 - Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Remove from oven and allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
