To make banana bread you will need: three or four ripe bananas, 1/3 cup of melted butter, one cup of sugar, one egg-beaten, one teaspoon of vanilla, one teaspoon of baking soda, one pinch of salt, and 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour. To cook, you will need an oven (preheated 350 degrees), a wooden spoon along with a large bowl to mix the ingredients, and a buttered 4x8 inch loaf pan. Lastly, you will need one hour to cook, a few plates and a knife to slice and serve. There are a few things you may need when making banana bread. You will need a loaf pan, a mixing bowl, and a cooling rack.