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Best Moist Brown Butter Banana Bread Recipe Easy Homemade 5-Ingredient Tutorial

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A simple and forgiving banana bread recipe featuring nutty brown butter and ripe bananas for a moist, tender crumb and rich flavor. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently as it melts, foams, and turns golden amber with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat immediately and let cool about 5 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  3. Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth but slightly chunky.
  4. Add the cooled brown butter and granulated sugar to the mashed bananas. Stir gently until combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture gently until no flour streaks remain. Fold in optional nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 55-60 minutes, checking at 50 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly.
  9. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use a light-colored pan to brown butter to better monitor color and avoid burning. Do not overmix batter to keep bread tender. Ripe bananas with brown spots give best flavor. Optional add-ins include nuts or chocolate chips. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend. For vegan, use browned coconut oil and flaxseed egg substitute.

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