Description
Banana bread gets a delightful upgrade with brown butter and sugar cookies, creating a rich, indulgent treat. Warm slices pair perfectly with coffee, offering comfort and sweetness that will satisfy all dessert cravings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3–4 overripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, browned
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Dry Ingredients and Add-ins:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat for 5-10 minutes until it develops a rich, golden hue and releases a nutty aroma. Allow the butter to cool for 5-10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend the cooled brown butter with brown sugar until smooth. Incorporate mashed bananas, vanilla and almond extracts, milk, and egg, whisking until well combined.
- Gradually fold flour, baking powder, and salt into the wet mixture, stirring gently to maintain a light texture. Mix until ingredients are just incorporated, avoiding overmixing.
- Gently fold most of the sprinkles into the batter, reserving a small portion for garnishing. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×5 loaf pan and scatter remaining sprinkles across the top.
- Position the pan in a preheated oven at 350°F. Bake for 60-70 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the bread is fully baked.
- Remove from oven and let the bread rest in the pan for 30 minutes. This allows the bread to set and makes slicing easier. Carefully transfer to a wire rack to complete cooling.
Notes
- Enhance nuttiness by stirring butter occasionally while browning to prevent burning and develop deeper caramel notes.
- Ensure bananas are overripe for maximum sweetness and moisture, creating a more decadent bread texture.
- Prevent dense texture by mixing dry ingredients gently and stopping when just combined, avoiding gluten development.
- Customize sprinkle colors for seasonal themes or special occasions, making the bread visually appealing and festive.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg