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Brown-Butter Banana Bread

Irresistibly Rich Brown-Butter Banana Bread Recipe

Enjoy the comforting aroma of homemade Brown-Butter Banana Bread, featuring deep, rich flavors and a moist texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 can Nonstick Cooking Spray Prevents sticking to the loaf pan; can use parchment paper.
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter Browning adds a rich flavor.
  • 3 units Ripe Bananas 3 mashed + 1 halved for decoration.
  • 3 units Large Eggs Acts as a binder and adds richness.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar Imparts sweetness and rich flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Leavening agent; check for freshness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth; nutmeg is a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Enhances all flavors.
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Omit if not available.
For Topping
  • Additional Brown Sugar For sprinkling on top before baking.
  • Chocolate Chips or Nuts Optional for extra sweetness and crunch.

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Sauté pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8.5-by-4.5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Add one stick of unsalted butter to a sauté pan and stir continuously for 5–7 minutes until it turns golden brown.
  3. Mash three ripe bananas in a mixing bowl and combine with three large eggs until creamy.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, dark brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg until clump-free.
  5. Fold the banana-egg mixture into the dry ingredients, then slowly add the browned butter until smooth.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and place the halved banana on top, sprinkling with brown sugar.
  7. Bake for 70-80 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerated for a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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