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No-Fail Brown Butter Banana Bread Recipe with Walnut Crunch

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A comforting and easy banana bread recipe featuring rich brown butter and crunchy walnuts, perfect for any occasion and loved by all ages.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar (optional: swap half for brown sugar)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (120g) chopped walnuts, plus extra for topping

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently as it melts, foams, and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Pour into a heatproof bowl to cool slightly.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth but slightly chunky. Add browned butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir gently until combined.
  5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients in two batches, folding gently with a spatula. Stop mixing once flour disappears.
  6. Fold in chopped walnuts, reserving some for topping.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle remaining walnuts on top.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use a light-colored pan for browning butter to better see color changes. Be patient and stir often to avoid burning. Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Cool on a rack to prevent sogginess. Tent with foil if browning too quickly during baking.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, walnut crunch, easy banana bread, quick banana bread, nutty banana bread, homemade banana bread

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