Brown Butter Banana Bread
A delightful twist on classic banana bread, featuring the rich, nutty flavor of browned butter that elevates every slice into a gourmet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (1 stick) Unsalted Butter
- 3 Overripe Bananas
- ½ cup Granulated Sugar
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Brown the butter by melting it in a small saucepan over medium heat until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Mash the overripe bananas in a mixing bowl until almost smooth.
- Add the brown butter (slightly cooled) to the mashed bananas, then add the granulated and brown sugars. Mix until combined.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl and gradually fold them into the wet mixture until no flour streaks remain.
- Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a fun twist, consider adding nuts, chocolate chips, or coconut. Can be frozen for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana bread, dessert, baking, brown butter, quick bread