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Brown-Butter Banana Bread

Indulge in Brown-Butter Banana Bread for a Cozy Treat

Enjoy the delightful flavors of Brown-Butter Banana Bread, a cozy treat perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 can nonstick cooking spray Prevents bread from sticking to the pan
  • 1 stick unsalted butter Browned for a nutty taste
  • 3 large ripe bananas Mashed, overripe preferred
  • 3 large eggs Bind the ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free blend
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar Enhances sweetness
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Ensure freshness for effective rising
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adds warmth
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt Balances sweetness
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Adjust according to taste
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar For sprinkling on top
  • 2 halves banana Cut-side up for presentation

Equipment

  • 8.5-by-4.5-inch loaf pan
  • light-colored sauté pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the loaf pan with nonstick spray.
  2. In a sauté pan, brown the stick of unsalted butter over medium heat until golden, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, combine mashed bananas and eggs, mixing until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
  5. Fold the banana mixture into the dry ingredients and add the browned butter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and decorate with banana halves and brown sugar.
  7. Bake for 70-80 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert and can be customized with additions like chocolate chips or nuts.

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