ultimate banana bread

Method

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the long sides to use as handles later.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla. Fold in the mashed bananas just until combined (do not overmix).

4. 4

   Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

5. 5

   Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then use the parchment sling to transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.