Begin by organizing all your ingredients and ensuring they are measured correctly.

Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl until mostly smooth, leaving small chunks if you like some texture.

Open your bread machine and ensure the baking pan is clean and secured in place.

Add the ingredients into the pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Usually:

Start with the liquids (milk, melted butter, eggs, and mashed bananas).

Follow with the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda).

Finally, sprinkle in any optional mix-ins, such as nuts or chocolate chips, on top.

Select the "Quick Bread" or "Cake" setting on your bread machine.

Pick your preferred crust color (light, medium, or dark). A medium crust is a great choice for banana bread.

During the mixing stage, glance at the dough to ensure it’s coming together properly.

If the dough looks dry or crumbly, add a splash of milk. If it appears overly sticky or runny, sprinkle in a bit of flour to balance it out.

Close the lid and allow the machine to handle the mixing, kneading, and baking.

Avoid opening the lid during baking to maintain an even temperature for optimal results.

When the cycle finishes, carefully remove the baking pan from the bread machine.

Let the bread rest in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.