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A loaf of browned butter banana bread with a few slices
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5 from 2 votes

Browned Butter Banana Bread

Decadently rich, perfectly banana-y browned butter banana bread. Browning the butter results in a deeper flavor, and utter decadence. And with this simple recipe, it turns out perfectly every time. Best banana bread recipe.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Course: baked goods
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana bread, browned butter, browned butter banana bread, easy banana bread
Servings: 16
Calories: 146kcal
Author: Rachael

Equipment

  • 9x4x4 bread loaf pan

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 egg whipped with a fork

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenheight
  • In a sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat, once melted, reduce heat to medium low and continue cooking, watching closely and stirring occasionally. Let butter simmer, stirring occasionally, as it does, it will start to turn golden, once it is golden and smells butter, remove from the heat, about 5 minutes.
  • When butter is browned, pour it into a mixing bowl.
  • Return sauce pan to the stove over medium heat, and gently toast the pecans in the same pan. Add the nuts to the already hot pan and lay them out as flat as possible. Let the pecans sit in the pan for about ten seconds, then give them a good stir. Continue to cook the nuts for another five minutes, stirring continuously (do not walk away), then remove from heat and add to the same mixing bowl as the browned butter.
  • Add remaining ingredients, and stir to combine. Do not over-mix.
  • Grease your bread pan and pour the batter in.
  • Place in preheated oven on the middle rack, and cook for approximately 50 minutes to an hour, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool on a cooling rack until completely cooled, then slice and enjoy!

Notes

Do not walk away from the browned butter or the pecans while cooking, as this can result in scorched and will change the whole flavor profile.
Don't overmix your banana bread
Check banana bread doneness starting at 50 minutes, insert a toothpick in the center, and banana bread is done when toothpick comes out clean. 

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg