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Brown Butter Banana Bread

A nutty, moist banana bread that tastes like a warm hug. Perfectly sweet and packed with banana flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dessert, Quick Breads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 286

Ingredients
  

For the Brown Butter
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
For the Banana Bread
  • 2-3 large very ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Brown the Butter
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once fully melted, it will begin to foam. Stir constantly with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon so you can see the color change. When the butter turns a deep golden brown and smells nutty, remove it from the heat immediately.
  2. Pour the browned butter into a heatproof bowl and let it cool for 15 to 20 minutes. You should have about 6 tablespoons (85 to 90 grams) of browned butter to use.
Make the Brown Butter Banana Bread
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the long sides for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, milk, sour cream, and the cooled browned butter. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
  3. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Using a spatula, gently fold until just combined and no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 60 to 65 minutes, or until the top is a rich caramel color and a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (If the skewer has wet batter or wet crumbs, bake for 5 more minutes and check again.)
  5. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes, then lift it out using the parchment paper and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 261mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22g

Notes

Use very ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots for the best flavor. If you don't have sour cream, plain full-fat yogurt works as a substitute. Store leftover banana bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. To make ahead, freeze the cooled loaf wrapped in plastic wrap and foil for up to 3 months. For a California twist, fold in 1/2 cup of chopped almonds or walnuts before baking. Be careful not to overmix the batter, or the bread will be tough.

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