Banana Walnut Bread

Ingredients

• Chopped walnuts (1/2 cup)
• Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
• Baking soda (1 teaspoon)
• All (purpose flour - 1 1/2 cups)
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• Egg (1)
• Granulated sugar (1/2 cup)
• Unsalted butter (1/2 cup, melted)
• Ripe bananas (3)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork.
3. Add the melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.