Best 3 Browned Butter Banana Bread Recipes

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**Indulge in the Sweet Symphony of Browned Butter Banana Bread: A Culinary Journey of Taste and Nostalgia**

In the realm of comfort food, few treats surpass the nostalgic charm of classic banana bread. With its moist, tender crumb, sweet banana flavor, and warm, inviting aroma, it's a universally loved delight. Our collection of delectable recipes elevates the traditional banana bread experience with the addition of browned butter, a culinary secret that imparts a rich, nutty flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. From classic to creative variations, each recipe promises a unique journey of flavor, texture, and nostalgia. Embark on a baking adventure and discover the perfect banana bread to satisfy your cravings and warm your heart.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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



Banana Bread Bars with Brown Butter Frosting image

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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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?!

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be. You can easily check the ripeness by their color. Brown or yellow-brown with brown spots is the best condition to use.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense loaf. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined. Lumps are okay, they will get mixed in during the baking process.
  • Use quality ingredients: The better the ingredients you use, the better your banana bread will be. This means using fresh butter, real vanilla extract, and ripe bananas.
  • Add nuts or chocolate chips: For a little extra flavor and texture, add some chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips to the batter.
  • Bake the banana bread at 350 degrees Fahrenheit: This is the ideal temperature for baking banana bread. The loaf will bake evenly and won't dry out. You will know that it is done when a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Conclusion:

This browned butter banana bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, flavorful crumb and sweet, caramelized crust, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. You can also wrap the individual pieces and freeze them for up to 3 months for keeping longer. So next time you have some ripe bananas on hand, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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