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Perfect Brown Butter Banana Bread Recipe with Easy Walnut Praline Topping

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This banana bread recipe features rich brown butter and a crunchy walnut praline topping, delivering a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (50g) chopped toasted walnuts
  • 1/4 cup (50g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently as it melts, foams, and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Transfer to a heat-safe bowl and let cool slightly.
  2. Prepare the bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with some small lumps.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: Add 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 2 large eggs, cooled brown butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk gently until combined.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (if using).
  5. Fold dry into wet: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Prepare walnut praline topping: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until nuts are evenly coated.
  7. Assemble and bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper. Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle walnut praline topping evenly over batter. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool and serve: Let bread cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use medium heat and stir constantly when browning butter to avoid burning. Leave some lumps in mashed bananas for texture. Fold flour gently to prevent tough bread. Toast walnuts in a dry pan for 3-5 minutes for best flavor. Tent bread with foil if topping browns too quickly.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, walnut praline topping, easy banana bread, moist banana bread, quick bread, baking

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