Banana Walnut Bread

INGREDIENTS

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• 3 very ripe bananas, peeled and mashed with a fork (about 1 cup)
• 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup toasted walnut pieces
• 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing the pan
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon fine salt