Brown-Butter Banana Bread

Name: Brown-Butter Banana Bread
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the loaf pan; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note); 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon fine salt; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 4 very ripe bananas, mashed; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

This Brown-Butter Banana Bread is a delightful twist on a classic favorite, featuring the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter that elevates the sweetness of ripe bananas. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy afternoon snack, it's sure to please everyone in your family.

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Ingredients

1 sticks(12 tablespoons) unsalted butter (plus more for greasing the loaf pan)
1 cupsall-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
0.3 cupgranulated sugar
1 teaspoonbaking powder
0.3 teaspoonbaking soda
1 teaspoonground cinnamon
0.5 teaspoonfine salt
0.5 cuppacked light brown sugar
2large eggs
1 teaspoonpure vanilla extract
4very ripe bananas (mashed)
0.3 cupconfectioners' sugar

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat, swirling occasionally until it turns a deep golden brown and smells nutty. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in the brown butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until well combined.

Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the banana mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Once baked, let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving for a touch of sweetness and enjoy your delicious creation!

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Adapted from foodnetwork.com. Ingredients sourced from the original; description and instructions are original to Fork.