Banana Bread
1 3/4 Cup Flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 very ripe large bananas (2 1/4 pound), peeled 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted and cooled 3/4 cup packed (5 1/4 ounces) light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons granulated sugar Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat to 350 degrees. Grease 8 1/2 by 4 1/2 inch loaf pan. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together in large bowl. Place 5 bananas (reserve one banana) in second microwave safe bowl, cover and and heat for about 5 minutes in microwave. Let bananas drain in mesh strainer over medium bowl for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Should omit about 1/2-3/4 cup liquid. Transfer drained liquid to medium saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 5 minutes. Return bananas to bowl. Stir reduced liquid into bananas and mash until mostly smooth. Wish in melted butter, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. Pour banana mixture into flou
