• 2 to 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 3/4 cup sugar (can reduce to 1/2 cup)
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), and butter a 4x8 inch loaf pan.

2. Mash the Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.

3. Add the Butter: Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.

4. Mix the Dry Ingredients: Add baking soda and salt to the banana mixture. Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.

5. Add the Flour: Slowly stir in the flour until just combined.

6. Pour into Pan: Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan.

7. Bake: Bake for 60 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Cool: Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Serve: Slice and enjoy your banana bread!