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Flavorful Brown Butter Banana Bread Recipe with Tahini Swirl and Sesame Seeds

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A cozy and flavorful banana bread featuring nutty brown butter, a creamy tahini swirl, and crunchy toasted sesame seeds for a unique twist on a classic favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/3 cup (80g) smooth tahini
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally as it melts and begins to foam. Watch closely as it starts to turn golden brown with nutty aromas (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  3. Mash the bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky.
  4. Add the browned butter to the bananas, then stir in sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and sea salt.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture, stirring gently until just incorporated.
  7. Prepare the tahini swirl by whisking together tahini, honey or maple syrup, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  8. Pour half the banana batter into the loaf pan. Dollop half the tahini mixture over the batter, then add the remaining batter on top. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the tahini through the batter.
  9. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds evenly over the top.
  10. Bake for 55-65 minutes, starting to check at 55 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  11. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use a light-colored pan to brown butter for better color control. Do not overmix the batter to keep it tender. Swirl tahini gently for a marbled effect. Tent with foil if browning too quickly. Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend. For vegan, use flax egg and coconut oil instead of butter.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, tahini swirl, sesame seeds, easy banana bread, nutty banana bread, cozy dessert, brunch recipe

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