Ingredients
Method
- Prepare the bananas. Start by peeling your ripe bananas and placing them in a large mixing bowl. Use a fork or potato masher to mash them until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remaining. The mashed bananas should be soft and easy to mix into the batter.
- Mix the wet ingredients. Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and stir until combined. Next, add the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix everything together until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
- Add the dry ingredients. Sprinkle the flour, baking soda, and salt into the bowl. Stir gently until the batter comes together. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the bread dense instead of soft.
- Fold in the pecans. Add the chopped pecans to the batter and gently fold them in using a spatula. This ensures the nuts are evenly distributed throughout the bread.
- Prepare the loaf pan. Grease a standard loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray. Pour the banana bread batter into the pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake the banana bread. Place the loaf pan in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake for about 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy once cooled.