Brown Butter Banana Bread
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Moist banana bread infused with rich, nutty brown butter and a hint of vanilla.
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Ingredients
- 100brown butter
- 2bananas
- 200 gsugar
- 250 gflour
- 15 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 3 eggeggs
- 1 mlvanilla
- 100 gwalnuts
- 100 gchocolate chips
- 50 gunsalted butter
- 100 mlmilk
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
Tip: Use parchment paper for easy removal.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Continue cooking until the butter turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma.
Tip: Stir frequently to prevent burning.
- 3
Remove the brown butter from the heat and stir in the sugar until well combined.
Tip: Let cool slightly before proceeding.
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Sift the dry ingredients to ensure even distribution.
- 5
Add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the brown butter mixture. Mix until just combined.
Tip: Avoid overmixing for a tender crumb.
- 6
Stir in the mashed bananas, eggs, vanilla, and milk until well combined.
Tip: Use a rubber spatula for a smooth mixture.
- 7
Fold in the chopped walnuts and chocolate chips.
Tip: Use a gentle folding motion to avoid crushing the chocolate chips.
- 8
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a decorative edge.
- 9
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Avoid overbaking for a moist crumb.
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Tip: Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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