How to Make Browned Butter Banana Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Banana bread is a timeless classic that never fails to bring comfort and warmth to the table. But have you ever tried adding a special twist to this beloved recipe? If not, then it's time to introduce you to the delightful creation of Browned Butter Banana Bread.

What makes this banana bread stand out is the use of browned butter, which brings a rich, nutty flavor that elevates the traditional banana bread to a whole new level. The combination of the sweet, ripe bananas with the deep,...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 3 very ripe bananas
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (Optional)
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a low simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until butter is browned, fragrant, and foamy, with brown bits in it, 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes. Measure 1/3 cup of browned butter; reserve remaining browned butter for another use.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
  • Mash bananas in a large bowl; stir in brown sugar, white sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and 1/3 cup brown butter.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Fold flour mixture into banana mixture just until all ingredients are moistened; pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    389 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 72mg
    • Sodium: 439mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 279mg