How to Bake Banana Pecan Bread

Baking banana pecan bread is a delicious and easy way to use up overripe bananas. Here's a recipe to guide you through the process:

Ingredients: - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1 tsp baking soda - 1/4 tsp salt - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup granulated sugar - 2 large eggs - 1 tsp vanilla extract - 3 ripe bananas, mashed - 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray or butter.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

4. Add the mashed bananas to the butter and sugar mixture, and stir until well combined.

5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

6. Fold in the chopped pecans.

7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan and placing it on a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Slice and serve the banana pecan bread as desired. Enjoy!

Note: If you want to add an extra touch of sweetness, you can sprinkle some brown sugar on top of the batter before baking. Additionally, you can experiment with adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for added flavor.