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Quick Brown Butter Banana Bread with Walnuts

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A quick and easy banana bread recipe featuring nutty brown butter and crunchy walnuts for a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (120g) chopped walnuts, toasted lightly

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter. Stir frequently as it melts and foams. After a few minutes, it will turn golden brown and smell nutty. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Prep the bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth but with some small chunks remaining.
  3. Mix sugars and eggs: Add 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup packed brown sugar to the mashed bananas. Stir until combined. Crack in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and glossy.
  4. Incorporate browned butter: Slowly pour the cooled browned butter into the banana mixture. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  6. Mix dry into wet: Add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture in two batches. Fold gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined; do not overmix.
  7. Add walnuts: Fold in 1 cup chopped, toasted walnuts.
  8. Prepare pan and bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Watch the brown butter closely to avoid burning; swirl and stir once it starts foaming. Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread light and tender. Tent the bread with foil if it browns too quickly on top. Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and texture. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil or plant-based butter. Walnuts can be swapped with pecans or seeds for nut-free versions.

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