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Cozy Brown Butter Banana Bread with Walnuts

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A moist and flavorful banana bread featuring nutty brown butter and crunchy walnuts, perfect for cozy moments and easy baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (75g) chopped walnuts (optional, toasted for extra aroma)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter (about 5-7 minutes): Place the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently as it melts. It will foam, then start to turn golden with tiny brown specks and smell nutty—this is your cue to remove it from heat. Pour into a heatproof bowl and let cool slightly.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  3. Mash the bananas (about 2 minutes): In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth but still a bit chunky for texture.
  4. Mix sugars and eggs (about 2 minutes): Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
  5. Add browned butter and vanilla (about 1 minute): Slowly pour in the cooled brown butter and vanilla extract, mixing gently to incorporate.
  6. Combine dry ingredients (about 3 minutes): In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  7. Fold dry ingredients into wet (about 2 minutes): Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients in batches, folding gently with a spatula. Don’t overmix—stop when you barely see the flour.
  8. Stir in walnuts (about 30 seconds): Fold in the chopped walnuts evenly throughout the batter.
  9. Pour batter into the loaf pan: Smooth the top with a spatula and give the pan a gentle tap on the counter to settle the batter.
  10. Bake (55-65 minutes): Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. Check at 55 minutes to avoid overbaking. The top should be golden brown and slightly crackled.
  11. Cool completely (at least 20 minutes): Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully before slicing.

Notes

Use a light-colored pan to brown butter and stir constantly to avoid burning. Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly. Ripe bananas are best; if not ripe, soften in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend. Walnuts can be toasted for extra aroma. Variations include adding cinnamon, nutmeg, chocolate chips, or substituting nuts with seeds for nut-free option.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, walnuts, moist banana bread, easy banana bread, quick banana bread, cozy dessert, baking

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