u003cstrongu003eGrease your pan well. u003c/strongu003eI usually use a nonstick spray but you could also use shortening, softened butter, or oil.  u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eu003cstrongu003eLine the pan with parchment paper.u003c/strongu003e Leave two of the sides long to create a sling which makes removing the loaf of banana bread from the pan a breeze.