Moist and Delightful Banana Bread

Ingredients

Ripe bananas

3, mashed

Unsalted butter

1/2 cup, melted

Granulated sugar

1 cup

Eggs

2, large

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

All-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups

Baking soda

1 teaspoon

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Chopped walnuts

1/2 cup, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth with a few lumps for texture.
3. Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well. Then, incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract, stirring until completely combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
6. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts for a delightful crunch.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer the banana bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.