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Brown-Butter Banana Bread

Irresistibly Moist Brown-Butter Banana Bread Recipe

This Brown-Butter Banana Bread is a decadent and simple treat perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1 can Nonstick Cooking Spray For greasing the pan
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter Star ingredient, to be browned
  • 3 large Ripe Bananas Mashed
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar Can substitute with light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Regular salt can be used
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Optional
Optional Toppings
  • Extra Banana Halves For decoration and flavor
  • Brown Sugar For topping

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • sauté pan
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Brown-Butter Banana Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8.5-by-4.5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Melt 1 stick of unsalted butter in a sauté pan over medium heat until browned.
  3. Mash 3 ripe bananas in a bowl and add 3 large eggs, whisking them together.
  4. In another bowl, mix together 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of dark brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of nutmeg.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, then add the browned butter gently.
  6. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and add banana halves and brown sugar on top.
  7. Bake for 70 to 80 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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