Print

Ultra Moist Brown Butter Banana Bread

brown butter banana bread - featured image
Print Recipe

A rich and tender banana bread made with nutty brown butter using an easy one-bowl method. Perfectly moist with deep caramel notes and simple ingredients.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 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) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1/3 cup (60g) chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, swirling occasionally until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma (5-7 minutes). Pour into a large mixing bowl and let cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Mash the bananas in the bowl with the brown butter until mostly smooth with some lumps remain (1-2 minutes).
  3. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar to the bowl and stir until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture until just combined. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
  6. Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool the bread in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Watch the brown butter carefully to avoid burning; swirl the pan instead of stirring. Do not overmix the batter once flour is added to keep the bread tender. Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and flavor. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly after 40 minutes of baking. Toast nuts lightly before adding for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, easy banana bread, moist banana bread, one-bowl banana bread, quick banana bread, nutty banana bread

Find it online: https://blixfood.com/ultra-moist-brown-butter-banana-bread-recipe-easy-one-bowl-method/