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Easy One-Bowl Brown Butter Banana Bread Recipe with Walnuts for Perfect Moistness

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A simple, comforting banana bread made with browned butter and walnuts for a moist, flavorful loaf that’s quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (1 stick, 115g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 3 medium ripe bananas
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed (50g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts, toasted

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir constantly as it foams and changes color from yellow to golden brown with tiny browned bits. When nutty aroma develops, remove from heat and pour into a large mixing bowl. Let cool about 5 minutes.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: To the warm brown butter, add granulated sugar and brown sugar. Stir until combined and glossy. Mash bananas directly into the bowl. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisk gently until smooth.
  3. Sift dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Combine batter: Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture using a wooden spoon or spatula. Stir just until no flour streaks remain. Fold in toasted walnuts gently.
  5. Prepare pan and bake: Pour batter into a greased or parchment-lined 9×5-inch loaf pan. Smooth the top. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 60-65 minutes. Check doneness at 55 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  6. Cool and serve: Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.

Notes

If the top browns too fast, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking. Toast walnuts for extra flavor. Avoid overmixing batter to keep bread tender. Let bread cool properly for best slicing and flavor development. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend; for dairy-free, use vegan butter and flax or chia eggs.

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