CARAMELIZED BANANA BREAD

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Caramelizing the bananas before baking this banana bread adds a richness that's hard to describe. The smell during the caramelizing process is intoxicating. It really brings this simple bread to a whole new level of yumminess. One bite you know this isn't an ordinary banana bread. It's tender, rich, and delicious. The top forms a...

Provided by Joan Penney

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ripe bananas, peeled
1 1/4 c brown sugar, divided
10 Tbsp butter, softened & divided
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 c buttermilk
2 c all-purpose flour
1 c toasted pecan pieces (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease loaf pan(s).
  • 2. In a large frying pan over medium heat, add sliced bananas, 2 Tbsp butter, and 1/4 cup brown sugar. Allow bananas to brown slightly stirring often.
  • 3. Add cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • 4. Continue cooking 3-5 minutes.
  • 5. Add vanilla extract and remove from heat.
  • 6. To a large bowl add remaining 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup brown sugar.
  • 7. Beat until smooth (2-3 min).
  • 8. Add egg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
  • 9. To mixture, add buttermilk and alternately add flour and caramelized bananas beginning and ending with flour.
  • 10. Mix well between additions.
  • 11. Stir in toasted pecan pieces.
  • 12. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan(s).
  • 13. Bake at 350 for 40 min if using 9 X 5 loaf pan or 20 min if mini loaf pans, or until a cake tester comes out clean.
  • 14. Allow to cool slightly.

Birjesh Gupta
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This bread is a hit with my family and friends. They love the caramelized bananas and the moist, flavorful bread. I always make a double batch so I can freeze some for later.


Mohammedali
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! The caramelized bananas are amazing and the bread is so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Joiya Joiya
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This bread is delicious! The caramelized bananas are the perfect addition to the moist, flavorful bread. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Kajol
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This bread is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the caramelized bananas and the moist, flavorful bread.


Terance Dube
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I'm not usually a fan of banana bread, but this recipe changed my mind. The caramelized bananas are a game-changer.


Tobi Ibrahim
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This is the best banana bread recipe I've ever tried! The caramelized bananas are amazing.


Kelvin Wilfred
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This bread is so moist and flavorful. I love the caramelized bananas and the walnuts add a nice crunch.


Teodor Jovanovski
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the bread always turns out perfect.


Owire James
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This bread is delicious! The caramelized bananas are the perfect addition to the moist, flavorful bread.


Elizebeth Bangura
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I've made this bread several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a favorite of my family and friends.


Hycienth Beauty
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This bread is so moist and flavorful! I love the caramelized bananas and the walnuts add a nice crunch.


Breattiena Welcome
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow and the bread turned out great! The caramelized bananas were a delicious touch.


Laylo Baymuradova
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the bread turns out perfect every time. I love the caramelized bananas and the moist, flavorful bread.


Itxisaac Zulu
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This bread is amazing! The caramelized bananas are the perfect addition to the moist, flavorful bread. I will definitely be making this again.


Gaming RGT FFU
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I love this recipe! The caramelized bananas are so delicious and the bread is so moist and flavorful. I've made this bread several times and it always turns out perfect.


Anthony Ortega
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This bread was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the caramelized bananas and the moist, flavorful bread. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Muhammad Aafaq
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I'm not usually a fan of banana bread, but this recipe changed my mind. The caramelized bananas and the moist, flavorful bread were a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Living Star
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This recipe is a keeper! The bread was so moist and flavorful, and the caramelized bananas were the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Zahid Zirano
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I made this bread for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfect. The caramelized bananas added a delicious touch of sweetness.


Bir Gurung
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This caramelized banana bread is the best banana bread I've ever had! The bananas are perfectly caramelized and the bread is so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.