Moist and Delicious Banana Bread Recipe

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. You can also line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or a whisk to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until smooth and fluffy.

Add the ripe bananas to the mixing bowl and beat until smooth. You can peel the bananas and mash them separately if you prefer.

Beat in the large eggs and vanilla extract. Make sure to mix until well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the sifted all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl and stir until combined.

Add the chopped walnuts to the batter, if using. Fold in gently to avoid over-mixing.

Pour the banana bread batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Bake the banana bread for about 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.