Classic Banana Bread

1.Preheat oven to 175 °C (350 °F). Lightly grease a 20x10 cm (8x4 inch) loaf pan.

2.In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted butter.

3.Mix in the baking soda and salt. Stir in the beaten egg and vanilla extract. Add the granulated sugar and mix well.

4.Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

5.Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

6.Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, you can loosely tent it with foil.

7.Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.