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Brown Butter Banana Bread Recipe

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This Brown Butter Banana Bread recipe transforms classic banana bread with the rich, nutty flavor of browned butter. Using very ripe bananas and simple pantry staples, the bread turns out moist, flavorful, and perfectly tender. It’s an easy-to-make, comforting baked treat that’s perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (approximately 8 slices)

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (113 grams)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (165 grams)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large very ripe bananas (350 grams)

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (210 grams)
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (use ½ teaspoon if using Morton’s kosher salt)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare it for baking the banana bread.
  2. Brown the Butter: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Allow it to foam and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until brown specks form at the bottom and the butter has a nutty aroma. Transfer to a bowl and whisk to cool slightly.
  3. Mix Sugar and Butter: Whisk together the slightly cooled browned butter and granulated sugar vigorously for about a minute until well combined and slightly creamy.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Crack in the eggs and add the vanilla extract. Continue whisking vigorously until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
  5. Mash Bananas and Combine: Add the very ripe bananas to the bowl. Use a fork to mash them into small pieces, keeping some texture. Then whisk together with the wet mixture until combined.
  6. Add Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently with a spatula or spoon until just combined into a thick batter. Do not overmix.
  7. Prepare for Baking: Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and transfer the batter evenly into it, smoothing the top.
  8. Bake: Bake the banana bread in the preheated oven at 375°F for 50 to 55 minutes. The bread should be golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas with lots of brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Browned butter adds a deeper, nutty flavor compared to melted butter.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added to avoid tough bread.
  • If you don’t have parchment paper, grease the loaf pan well with butter or nonstick spray.
  • Baking time may vary slightly depending on oven performance and loaf pan size.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/brown-butter-banana-bread-recipe/