Banana Bread Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

2. 2

   Mash Bananas

   In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.

3. 3

   Mix Wet Ingredients

   In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and stir in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas.

4. 4

   Combine Dry Ingredients

   In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt.

5. 5

   Combine Mixtures

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.

6. 6

   Bake

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. 7

   Cool and Serve

   Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.