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Cozy Brown Butter Banana Bread with Walnuts

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A rich and nutty banana bread featuring browned butter and toasted walnuts for a cozy, flavorful loaf perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, browned
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (about 75 grams) chopped walnuts, toasted

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally as it melts, then foams and browns. Remove from heat immediately when golden with brown specks and nutty aroma. Let cool slightly.
  2. Toast the walnuts: While butter cools, toast 3/4 cup chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth but slightly chunky. Add browned butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined and glossy.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Fold dry into wet: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, folding gently with a spatula until no streaks of flour remain. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Add walnuts: Fold in toasted walnuts, reserving a few to sprinkle on top if desired.
  7. Prepare pan: Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Pour batter in and smooth the top. Sprinkle reserved walnuts evenly on top.
  8. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil after 40 minutes if top browns too fast.
  9. Cool: Remove from oven and let rest in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Let cool at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Watch the butter closely when browning to avoid burning. Let browned butter cool slightly before mixing with eggs to prevent scrambling. Toast walnuts for enhanced flavor and crunch. Avoid overmixing batter to keep bread tender. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly. For extra moistness, add a tablespoon of sour cream or Greek yogurt. Bananas should be very ripe for best sweetness and moisture.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, walnuts, easy banana bread, homemade banana bread, toasted walnuts, cozy bread, quick bread

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