Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard 4x8 inch metal or glass loaf pan.
2. 2
   In a large mixing bowl, peel the bananas and use a sturdy fork to mash them down completely until they form a smooth, liquid consistency.
3. 3
   Pour the melted butter or oil into the mashed bananas and stir well with a wooden spoon.
4. 4
   Mix in the sugar , beaten egg, and vanilla extract until completely incorporated.
5. 5
   Sprinkle the baking soda and salt across the top of the liquid batter . Gently stir in the flour , stopping the moment the white flour disappears (do not over-mix, or the bread will become tough).
6. 6
   Pour the thick batter into the loaf pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes until the top is split down the center and a toothpick emerges clean.