Moist Banana Bread

Classic banana bread with a tender crumb and optional walnuts.

Ingredients (1 loaf)

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/3 cup melted butter or oil
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 1.5 cups flour
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C); grease a loaf pan.
2. Mix bananas, butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla.
3. Stir in baking soda, salt, and flour; fold in walnuts.
4. Bake 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
5. Cool 10 minutes in pan, then on a rack.

Tip: The spottier the bananas, the sweeter and moister the loaf.