Banana Bread

Sure! Here’s a classic banana bread recipe:

Ingredients:

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

Optional add-ins:

• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans are popular choices)
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4×8-inch loaf pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
3. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
4. Mix in the baking soda and salt. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
5. Mix in the flour until just incorporated. If adding nuts, chocolate chips, or cinnamon, fold them in at this stage.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
7. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then transfer the banana bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Enjoy your delicious homemade banana bread!