Easy Moist 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
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. 2 Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
3. 3 In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.
4. 4 Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
5. 5 Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is evenly blended.
6. 6 Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir gently.
7. 7 Add the flour and stir just until the flour disappears—do not overmix.
8. 8 Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
9. 9 Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. 10 Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
11. 11 Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.