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Ultra-Moist One-Bowl Brown Butter Banana Bread

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A quick and easy one-bowl banana bread recipe featuring rich, nutty brown butter for an ultra-moist and flavorful loaf perfect for beginners.

Ingredients

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  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, browned
  • 3 medium overripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until it foams and turns a deep golden color with brown specks. Remove from heat and pour into a large mixing bowl to cool slightly.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  3. Add peeled bananas to the browned butter in the mixing bowl and mash with a fork until mostly smooth with some lumps.
  4. Stir in granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined. Whisk in eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Add vanilla extract.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet ingredients gently with a spatula until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in optional chopped walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick which should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Watch the butter carefully while browning to avoid burning. Do not overmix the batter to prevent tough bread. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling. The recipe can be adapted for gluten-free or vegan diets with substitutions.

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