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Tender Brown Butter Banana Bread with Walnuts

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A moist and nutty banana bread featuring browned butter and toasted walnuts for a tender crumb and rich flavor. Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, browned
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (optional: swap half for brown sugar)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently until it melts, foams, and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, mash 3-4 ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky. Add the cooled browned butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in 1 cup toasted, chopped walnuts evenly throughout the batter.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, starting to check at 55 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center. It should come out clean or with a few crumbs. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Toast walnuts in a dry skillet for 3-5 minutes before adding to the batter to enhance nutty flavor. Use really ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender. Tent with foil if the bread browns too fast. Banana bread tastes better the next day as flavors develop.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, walnuts, moist banana bread, easy banana bread, homemade banana bread, nutty banana bread, quick banana bread

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