Creating your Easy Banana Bread can be straightforward by following these steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking.

2. Mash the Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. It’s okay if there are still some small lumps.

3. Mix in Butter: Pour the melted butter into the mashed bananas, mixing well.

4. Add Baking Soda and Salt: Stir in the baking soda and salt, making sure it’s evenly distributed.

5. Incorporate Sugar: Mix in the sugar until fully combined. This step is what gives your banana bread that sweetness.

6. Add Egg and Vanilla: Stir in the beaten egg and vanilla extract until everything is well mixed.

7. Combine with Flour: Finally, add the flour to the mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix; lumps are fine.

8. Prepare the Pan: Grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan (or you can line it with parchment paper for easier removal).

9. Pour the Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.

10. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

11. Cool: Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

These straightforward steps will guide you in creating this delightful banana bread in no time.