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One-Bowl Brown Butter Banana Bread

  • Author: Sarah Wasserman
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Description

This quick and easy one-bowl brown butter banana bread comes together in about 30 minutes of active time. The brown butter adds a nutty, caramel-like depth that makes this simple loaf taste like it took hours to make.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 3 medium very ripe bananas (about 1½ cups mashed)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup optional mix-ins (chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or pecans)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Position the rack in the center. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Brown the butter: Place ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Let it melt completely, then continue cooking, swirling occasionally. After about 3-4 minutes, the butter will foam and turn golden with tiny brown specks at the bottom. When it smells nutty and looks amber-colored (about 5 minutes total), remove from heat immediately and pour into your mixing bowl to stop the cooking.
  3. Let the butter cool slightly for about 5 minutes. It should be warm, not hot.
  4. Add ¾ cup granulated sugar to the butter and whisk or stir until combined. The mixture will look slightly grainy.
  5. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and glossy.
  6. In a separate small bowl, mash 3 very ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small lumps. Add to the butter mixture and stir until combined. The batter may look slightly curdled.
  7. Sprinkle 1½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt over the wet mixture. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. A few streaks of flour are fine. If adding optional mix-ins, fold them in now.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top gently.
  9. Bake for 45-55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. The top should be golden brown and cracked. If the top browns too quickly after 30 minutes, tent loosely with foil.
  10. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Wait at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas with lots of brown spots. Don’t overmix the batter to avoid tough bread. The bread is even better the next day as flavors deepen. Store at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of loa
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 16
  • Sodium: 180
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 6
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 3

Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, one bowl, easy banana bread, quick banana bread, moist banana bread, brown butter banana bread

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