Banana Bread (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 to 3 medium very ripe bananas (about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups mashed).
02 - 1/3 cup (76g) butter, unsalted or salted, melted.
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
04 - 1 pinch salt.
05 - 3/4 cup (150g) sugar.
06 - 1 large egg, beaten.
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
08 - 1 1/2 cups (205g) all-purpose flour.

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter an 8x4-inch loaf pan.
02 - In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until completely smooth. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
03 - Mix in the baking soda and salt. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix in the flour.
04 - Pour the batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Tent with foil if needed to prevent over-browning.
05 - Cool in pan for a few minutes, then remove and cool completely before serving. Slice with a bread knife for clean cuts.

# Notes:

01 - Can be mixed in one bowl for easy cleanup.
02 - Use overripe bananas for best results.
03 - Keeps 4 days at room temperature, 5 days refrigerated.