Banana Bread from Cook's Country

With some modifications to accommodate for gluten-free baking.

Microwave 5 bananas for 5 minutes in a bowl covered with plastic wrap (make sure to make ventilation holes). Strain bananas to remove liquid then place in a small pot over medium heat and reduce until the mashed bananas measure 1/2 cup.
Mix these dry ingredients in a large bowl:
1 3/4 cup gluten-free flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. xanthan gum

In another bowl, whisk together:
1 stick melted unsalted butter
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
3/4 cup brown sugar
Then add microwaved bananas.
Add wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold in.
Pour in a prepared loaf pan and smooth top with spatula. Slice 1 more banana on a diagonal and arrange slices on the top of the loaf, around the edges. Sprinkle 2 tsp. sugar on top.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Rotate after 3o minutes. After baking cool for 15 minutes, then serve.