Brown Butter Banana Bread
This Brown Butter Banana Bread is moist, fluffy, and packed with banana goodness, making it perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- Mixing Bowl
- Loaf Pan
Ingredients
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter Browned
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas About 3 large bananas
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1: Brown the Butter - In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients - In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Step 3: Mash the Bananas - In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Step 4: Combine Wet Ingredients - In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Stir until well combined. Add the mashed bananas, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until incorporated.
- Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Step 6: Bake the Bread - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Step 7: Cool and Enjoy - Once baked, let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Use overripe bananas for the best flavor. Don’t skip browning the butter for a rich taste. Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.