Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
• In a large bowl, cream together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
• Stir in the mashed ripe bananas.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
• If using, gently fold in the chopped nuts.
• 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 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.