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Pioneer Woman Banana Bread

Pioneer Woman Banana Bread recipe
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This banana bread is a one-bowl, quick bread recipe that combines mashed ripe bananas, butter, sugar, eggs, and flour into a smooth batter. Baked until golden and fragrant, the result is a moist loaf with a slightly crisp crust and soft center. It’s incredibly versatile — you can add nuts, chocolate chips, or even swirl in cinnamon for extra flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven

Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2: Mash the bananas

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small chunks left for texture.

Step 3: Add wet ingredients

Pour in the melted butter, then whisk in sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Step 4: Combine dry ingredients

Add flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined — avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.

Step 5: Add optional mix-ins

If you’re using nuts or chocolate chips, fold them into the batter with a spatula.

Step 6: Pour and bake

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7: Cool and serve

Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice once cooled slightly and serve warm with butter or honey.

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