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Best Ever Brown Butter Walnut Banana Bread: Easy 6-Ingredient Recipe

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A moist and dense banana bread elevated by the nutty, caramel-like depth of browned butter and toasted walnuts. This easy recipe uses simple pantry ingredients for a sophisticated, crowd-pleasing loaf.

Ingredients

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  • 113g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
  • 3 medium ripe bananas (approx. 350g mashed)
  • 100g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 150g (1 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • 60g (1/2 cup) walnuts, chopped and toasted
  • Coarse sugar for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. Brown the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it smells nutty and turns amber (5-7 minutes). Remove from heat immediately and pour into a heat-proof bowl to cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Whisk in the browned butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until glossy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the toasted walnuts.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, tenting with foil if the top browns too quickly. Test with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out clean or with moist crumbs.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Ensure bananas are very ripe (black spots) for maximum sweetness and moisture. Toast walnuts beforehand for better flavor and crunch. Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough bread. Let the bread cool completely to prevent a gummy texture. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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