Preheat oven to 350

Grease a loaf pan

Combine banana and molasses in mixing bowl.

Add the butter and sugar.

Add the eggs one at a time.

Stir in the vanilla extract.

Add the baking soda and salt.

Add the flour, mixing one cup at a time.

Stir until the consistency is smooth and uniform.

Spread batter evenly into loaf pan.

Place in oven and bake for 50 minutes to one hour. Use a toothpick to see if bread is done. If the toothpick is not clean, bake for another 5 to ten minutes.