Best 5 Brown Butter Banana Bread Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked brown butter banana bread, a classic treat elevated with the nutty richness of browned butter. This delectable delight combines the goodness of ripe bananas, warm spices, and a hint of brown sugar, resulting in a moist, tender crumb and a golden-brown crust. Each bite offers a symphony of flavors, from the caramelized notes of the browned butter to the sweet burst of bananas and the comforting warmth of spices.

Complement your banana bread experience with a selection of irresistible variations featured in this article. Discover the zesty twist of lemon blueberry banana bread, where juicy blueberries and a hint of lemon zest add a refreshing touch to the classic recipe. For a decadent indulgence, try the chocolate chip banana bread, where semisweet chocolate chips melt into the moist crumb, creating pockets of gooey chocolatey goodness. Craving a healthier option? The gluten-free banana bread offers a delightful alternative, using almond flour and coconut flour to create a light and fluffy loaf that's perfect for those with dietary restrictions.

Whether you prefer the classic brown butter banana bread or are tempted by one of the flavorful variations, this article has something for every banana bread enthusiast. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will fill your home with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked banana bread.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BROWN-BUTTER BANANA BREAD



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The brown-butter glaze takes this deeply satisfying quick bread over the top.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
  • Heat the butter over medium-low heat in a small saucepan until the milk solids are deep golden brown and the butter smells toasted, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Stir the brown butter so that any milk solids that have fallen to the bottom are distributed equally throughout the butter. Reserve 4 tablespoons of the brown butter for the glaze. Whisk together the remaining brown butter, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla in a medium bowl, then fold in the mashed bananas.
  • Fold the banana mixture into the flour mixture until just combined (it's OK if there are some lumps). Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, and bake until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges, and let cool completely in the pan on a rack.
  • Once the bread has cooled, heat the reserved brown butter in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave until melted, then whisk in the confectioners' sugar. Let the glaze sit at room temperature until it stiffens up a little but is still pourable, about 5 minutes. Pour and spread the brown butter over the bread. Let set. The bread can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

BANANA BREAD BARS WITH BROWN BUTTER FROSTING



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I found these on the Life's Simple Measures blog and the cake is the BEST banana bread that I've ever had. The cake is extremely dense and moist.

Provided by Hollie Cameron

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

BANANA BREAD BARS
1 1/2 c sugar
1 c sour cream
2 eggs
1/2 c butter, softened
1 3/4 c mashed ripe bananas (3-4 bananas)
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 c chopped walnuts (optional)
BROWN BUTTER FROSTING
1/2 c butter
4 c powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3 Tbsp milk

Steps:

  • 1. 1. Heat oven to 375F. Grease and flour 15x10-inch jelly roll pan. For the bars, in a large bowl, beat together sugar, sour cream, butter, and eggs until creamy. Blend in bananas and vanilla extract. Add flour, baking soda, salt, and blend for 1 minute. Stir in walnuts.
  • 2. 2. Spread batter evenly into pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • 3. 3. Meanwhile, for frosting, heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until boiling. Let the butter turn a delicate brown and remove from heat immediately.
  • 4. 4. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract and milk. Whisk together until smooth (it should be thicker than a glaze but thinner than frosting). Using a spatula, spread the brown butter frosting over the warm bars (the frosting will be easier to spread while the bars are still warm).

BROWN BUTTER BANANA BREAD



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From Fat Girl Trapped in a Skinny Body... Browning brings out the richness of the butter. Go ahead and try a little spoonful from the pan, see, now you know what I'm talking about. The nutty, salty, sweet, milky flavors are all enhance. The brown butter and the brown sugar really give the loaf a depth of flavor that can't be achieved form just using regular butter or white sugar. It is worth the effort of using 1 extra pan to make the brown butter, it is TOTALLY worth it! The 'crust' has a perfect slight crunch, and the inside, wow, I literally can't stop eating it. It isn't overly sweet either. It is sweet yes, but not like a cake. But it is buttery like a cake, PERFECT!

Provided by Delicia T

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 tablespoons butter
2 cups flour (I actually used 10 ounces)
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 bananas (equal to about 13 ounces)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8 inch loaf pan.
  • In a medium saucepan over high melt the butter. Once it is melted lower the heat to medium and swirl the butter around the pan instead of stirring it. It will take about 5 minutes for it to brown. Occasionally swirl it. You will notice when it turns brown because it literally, turns brown. Remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool while getting everything else ready.
  • In a large bowl sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In another bowl whisk the eggs then add the mashed bananas, vanilla and the semi-cooled butter.
  • Add the liquid to the dry mixture. Mix just until incorporated, don't over mix. I only used maybe less then 15-20 stirs. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 60-70 minutes, until it is browned on top and a fork inserted comes out clean. Cool for at least 15 minute sin the pan before cutting and serving.
  • Cut loaf into 10 slices and serve, warm, with extra butter?!

BANANA BREAD BARS WITH BROWN BUTTER FROSTING



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Banana bread bars with brown butter frosting.

Provided by AllieGeekPi

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup sour cream
½ cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 ¾ cups mashed ripe bananas
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan.
  • Beat white sugar, sour cream, 1/2 cup softened butter, and eggs in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in bananas and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix for 1 minute. Stir walnuts into batter until evenly incorporated. Spread batter in prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 27 minutes. Cool.
  • Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until bubbling and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Whisk confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla extract into melted butter until a smooth frosting consistency is reached. Spread frosting over cooled banana bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.4 calories, Carbohydrate 90.1 g, Cholesterol 80.4 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 383.9 mg, Sugar 68.8 g

BROWN BUTTER BANANA BREAD



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Make and share this Brown Butter Banana Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (from about 3 large ripe bananas)
1/4 cup whole-milk plain yogurt (can also use regular whole milk)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350. Grease a loaf pan (9 X 5 inches) with cooking spray or butter.
  • Place butter in a small skillet or sauce pan and melt it on medium-low heat. Swirl the pan around as the butter begins to foam. The foam will subsides and the butter will begin to brown. When it begins to smell nutty and the butter turns a shade of golden brown, remove from heat immediately. Don't let it burn; let cool.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, ginger and cinnamon.
  • Place slightly beaten eggs in a seperate bowl. Add the mashed bananas, yogurt (or milk), the cooled brown butter and vanilla and stir to mix well.
  • Pour the banana mixture into the flour mixture and stir gently with a rubber spatula until just combined; do not over mix. Scrape batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top; bake preheated oven for 50 - 60 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. (Depending on many factors, this may take longer, but not so long as to dry out cake.).
  • Cool the loaf in the pan on a rack for 5 minutes then tip out on to the rack and let cool completely before slicing.

Tips:

  • Start with ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
  • Use dark brown sugar: Dark brown sugar adds a deeper flavor to the bread than light brown sugar.
  • Brown the butter: Browning the butter adds a nutty flavor to the bread.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the bread tough.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing: This will help the bread to hold its shape.

Conclusion:

This brown butter banana bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat. It's perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. The bread is moist and flavorful, with a crispy outer crust. The brown butter adds a nutty flavor that complements the bananas perfectly. If you're looking for a new banana bread recipe to try, this one is definitely worth a shot.

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