Banana Bread with Walnut Topping

1.Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

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

3.Stir in the melted butter.

4.Add sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.

5.Gradually fold in the flour until just combined. Do not overmix.

6.Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

7.Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top of the batter, pressing them slightly into the surface.

8.Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9.Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

10.Transfer the banana bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

11.Serve and enjoy your delicious banana bread with walnut topping!