Preparation Guide

Shopping List

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparing Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

Cooking Instructions

3. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Fold in the mashed bananas and walnuts, if using.

4. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving Instructions

5. Slice the banana bread and serve warm or at room temperature. It’s perfect on its own or with a smear of butter.