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August 11, 2023

Burnt Butter & Brown Sugar Banana Bread

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This delightful twist on a classic favorite elevates the familiar banana bread to new heights, infusing it with the rich, nutty essence of browned butter and the irresistible sweetness of brown sugar. Whether you’re an experienced baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe promises a warm, tender loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, snack time, or any moment when you crave a comforting treat. So, grab those brown bananas out of the freezer and make this for your next banana bread craving!

Fresh baked Burnt Butter & Brown Sugar Banana Bread in the middle of the photo with two pieces sliced off and placed on two floral vintage plates with a dollop of Greek yogurt served alongside the banana bread and drizzled with local honey right from a mason jar.

Serves: 6

Time: 60 minutes

Ingredients for Burnt Butter & Brown Sugar Banana Bread :

Brown or extra ripe bananas

Butter (browned)

Eggs

Baking Soda

Salt

Brown Sugar

Flour

Rum (optional)

Walnuts (optional)

Instructions to make Burnt Butter & Brown Sugar Banana Bread :

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a saucepan on medium heat, add butter and continuously stir until it has browned. Once there are white bubbles forming on top of the butter and the color is brown remove from heat immediately. Though the name is burnt butter and brown sugar banana bread, we don’t actually want burnt butter 🙂 .
  3. Let the butter cool for at least 10 minutes. I like to transfer the butter to a ceramic bowl and place it in the freezer for a faster cooling process.
    • The butter needs to cool so it does not cook the raw eggs when mixed in.
  4. In a large mixing bowl add three brown bananas (thawed if they are frozen) and mash them with a fork.
  5. To the same bowl add: eggs, rum (optional), brown sugar, cooled browned butter and mix until combined.
  6. Add the dry ingredients into the bowl: flour, baking soda, salt, and half of the walnuts. Stir until fully combined.
    • Add the flour slowly so you can control the consistency. If it is thickening fast then do not use the entire amount of flour. If your bread batter is too thin, add more flour.
  7. Line a 9 x 5 loaf pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking oil then pour the mixture into the pan.
  8. Sprinkle extra brown sugar and walnuts on top and bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees.
  9. Let cool for at least 5 minutes before enjoying.

Serving Burnt Butter & Brown Sugar Banana Bread:

I love serving this banana bread with Greek yogurt and a drizzle of honey for added protein and a balanced breakfast or snack. It is also served well warm and right out of the oven.

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Burnt Butter & Brown Sugar Banana Bread

Fresh baked Burnt Butter & Brown Sugar Banana Bread in the middle of the photo with two pieces sliced off and placed on two floral vintage plates with a dollop of Greek yogurt served alongside the banana bread and drizzled with local honey right from a mason jar.
This delightful twist on a classic favorite elevates the familiar banana bread to new heights, infusing it with the rich, nutty essence of browned butter and the irresistible sweetness of brown sugar. Whether you're an experienced baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe promises a warm, tender loaf that's perfect for breakfast, snack time, or any moment when you crave a comforting treat. So, grab those brown bananas out of the freezer and make this for your next banana bread craving!
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Prep Time 0 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Baked Goods, Comfort Food
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Brown or extra ripe bananas the more ripe the more sweet
  • ½ stick Butter browned
  • 2 small Eggs sub 1 large
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • ¼ tsp Salt fine salt
  • ⅓ cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 ⅓ cup Flour
  • ⅓ cup Rum optional
  • ⅓ cup Walnuts optional

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a saucepan on medium heat, add butter and continuously stir until it has browned. Once there are white bubbles forming on top of the butter and the color is brown remove from heat immediately. Though the name is burnt butter and brown sugar banana bread, we don’t actually want burnt butter 🙂 .
  • Let the butter cool for at least 10 minutes. I like to transfer the butter to a ceramic bowl and place it in the freezer for a faster cooling process.
  • The butter needs to cool so it does not cook the raw eggs when mixed in.
  • In a large mixing bowl add three brown bananas (thawed if they are frozen) and mash them with a fork.
  • To the same bowl add: eggs, rum (optional), brown sugar, cooled browned butter and mix until combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients into the bowl: flour, baking soda, salt, and half of the walnuts. Stir until fully combined.
  • Add the flour slowly to control the consistency. If the batter is thickening fast then do not use the entire amount of flour. If the bread batter is too thin, add more flour.
  • Line a 9 x 5 loaf pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking oil then pour the mixture into the pan.
  • Sprinkle extra brown sugar and walnuts on top and bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Let cool for at least 5 minutes before enjoying.

Notes

I love serving this banana bread with Greek yogurt and a drizzle of honey for added protein and a balanced breakfast or snack. It is also served well warm and right out of the oven.
Keyword Baked Goods, Banana, Brown Butter, Brown Sugar, Burnt Butter, Focaccia Bread, Ripe Banana, Rum Cake

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