Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.

With an electric mixer fitted with a wire whisk, whip the bananas and sugar together until fluffy, about 3 minutes on high.

With the mixer on low, add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla; beat well and scrape down the sides of the bowl.

Mix in the dry ingredients until incorporated; do not overmix. Fold in the pecans with a rubber spatula and pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Give the pan a good rap on the counter to get any air bubbles out and level the batter.

Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Remove from oven and cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes or so. Turn the bread out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.