Easy Banana Bread

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

2Step 1 In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.

3Step 2 Add the melted butter, granulated sugar (1 cup), eggs (2 large), and vanilla extract (1 teaspoon) to the mashed bananas. Mix well to combine.

4Step 3 In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda (1 teaspoon), baking powder (½ teaspoon), cinnamon, and salt (¼ teaspoon).

5Step 4 Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

6Step 5 Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

7Step 6 Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

8Step 7 Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.