Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
• In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  3 large ripe bananas
• Stir in the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined.
  3 large ripe bananas
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3 large ripe bananas
• In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3 large ripe bananas
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
• Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.