Classic Banana Bread

Ingredients

For 8 servings

• 3 large overripe bananas, mashed
• 100g unsalted butter, melted
• 150g caster sugar
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• Pinch of salt
• 185g plain flour

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Grease and line a 2lb loaf tin.

2. 2

   Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth.

3. 3

   Mix in the melted butter, sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.

4. 4

   Sprinkle over the bicarbonate of soda and salt, then mix in.

5. 5

   Gently fold in the flour until just combined - don't overmix!

6. 6

   Pour into the prepared tin and bake for 50-55 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.

7. 7

   Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.