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Flavorful Banana Bread Recipe with Brown Butter and Walnuts

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A moist and tender banana bread enhanced with nutty brown butter and crunchy toasted walnuts, perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, browned
  • 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (90 grams) walnuts, roughly chopped and toasted

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 6 tablespoons (85 grams) of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally as it melts, then watch carefully as it starts to foam and the milk solids turn golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Smell for a rich, nutty aroma. Immediately remove from heat and pour into a heatproof bowl to cool slightly.
  2. Toast the walnuts: While the butter browns, heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add 3/4 cup (90 grams) chopped walnuts and toast for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and lightly browned. Transfer to a plate to cool.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  4. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, browned butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk gently until smooth but do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients in two parts, folding carefully with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  7. Fold in the toasted walnuts, reserving a handful to sprinkle on top.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the reserved walnuts evenly on top.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil halfway through baking if the top browns too quickly.
  10. Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Use the parchment overhang to lift the bread out and transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use a light-colored pan to brown butter to better monitor color changes. Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense bread. Toast walnuts separately for better flavor and crunch. If bananas are underripe, microwave for 30 seconds to soften. Tent bread with foil if top browns too quickly during baking. For vegan version, use plant-based butter and flax eggs. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free baking flour blend.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, walnuts, toasted walnuts, quick banana bread, moist banana bread, easy banana bread, breakfast bread, snack bread

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