Banana bread is a sweet moist cake made from mashed bananas. It's one of American favorites since it's among the most searched recipe on the web. Try this basic and simple recipe to taste an incredible treat full of flavor.
Line a bread loaf pan of 4x9in (10x22cm) with parchment paper and grease it.
In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until completely smooth.
Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.
Stir in the sugar with the smashed bananas.
Mix in the eggs and vanilla.
Stir the softened butter into the mixture.
Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until no flour pockets remain but be careful to not overmix.
Finally, fold in the nuts.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-60 minutes at 350°F (175°C), or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the pan from the oven and let cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then remove the banana bread from the pan and let cool completely before serving.