Set it on a sturdy baking sheet so it’s easy to move in and out of the oven.
Loaf pan and baking ingredients set out for banana bread
Loaf pan and baking ingredients set out for banana bread
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth but with a few soft pieces still visible. Those little bits are what make the inside so tender and textured.
Pour the 1/2 cup melted butter over the mashed bananas and stir until combined. Add the