Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups (192g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda (5g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (1g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (1.5g)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5ml)
  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Fold in the mashed bananas until just combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix!
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
  9. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.