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Perfect Moist Banana Bread with Brown Butter

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A rich and moist banana bread recipe featuring the nutty depth of brown butter, perfect for cozy occasions and easy to make with simple pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) packed 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
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts or chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter. Stir frequently as it foams and browns, about 5-7 minutes. Once it smells nutty and turns a golden amber color with browned bits, remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
  3. Mash 3 to 4 ripe bananas in a large bowl with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with some chunks remaining.
  4. Add the cooled brown butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the bananas. Whisk gently until combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, sift or whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula just until no flour streaks remain. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Fold in optional 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts or chocolate chips if desired.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Keep heat medium when browning butter and stir often to avoid burning. Let brown butter cool before mixing with eggs to prevent scrambling. Do not overmix batter to keep bread tender. Optional add-ins like toasted walnuts or chocolate chips add texture and flavor.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, moist banana bread, easy banana bread, homemade banana bread, nutty banana bread, quick banana bread

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