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Tender Extra Moist One-Bowl Banana Bread Recipe with Brown Butter and Walnuts

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A tender, extra moist banana bread made in one bowl with brown butter and walnuts, perfect for beginners and a comforting treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
  • ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (90g) chopped walnuts, toasted

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Keep swirling or stirring until it turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 4-5 minutes. Pour the browned butter into your mixing bowl and let it cool for a few minutes.
  2. Mix sugars and browned butter: Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar to the browned butter. Whisk together until smooth and slightly glossy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Crack in the eggs one by one, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Prepare bananas: Mash the ripe bananas in a separate bowl until mostly smooth but leaving a few little chunks for texture. Fold them into the butter-sugar-egg mixture.
  5. Sift dry ingredients: In a small bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet bowl. Fold gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  7. Add walnuts: Fold in the toasted, chopped walnuts evenly throughout the batter.
  8. Prepare pan and bake: Lightly grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper. Pour the batter in and smooth the top. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 55-65 minutes, starting to check at 50 minutes with a toothpick until it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Toast walnuts beforehand for extra crunch and flavor. Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Let the bread cool before slicing for cleaner cuts. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil instead of butter but skip browning. Walnuts can be replaced with pecans, hazelnuts, or seeds.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, walnuts, one-bowl recipe, moist banana bread, easy banana bread, beginner baking, quick banana bread

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