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Tender One-Bowl Brown Butter Banana Bread with Walnuts and Sea Salt

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A tender, moist banana bread featuring nutty brown butter, crunchy toasted walnuts, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, made in one bowl for easy homemade baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (60g) chopped toasted walnuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter over medium heat in a heatproof bowl or small saucepan, stirring frequently until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Mix sugar and eggs: Add 1 cup granulated sugar to the browned butter and whisk until combined. Add 2 eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition until glossy.
  3. Add bananas and vanilla: Mash 3 ripe bananas and stir into the mixture along with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until evenly incorporated.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Incorporate dry into wet: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture using a rubber spatula, mixing just until combined to avoid toughness.
  6. Add walnuts: Gently fold in 1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts, reserving a small handful for topping.
  7. Prepare pan and pour batter: Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper. Pour batter evenly into the pan, sprinkle reserved walnuts on top, and finish with 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt.
  8. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Rotate pan halfway through baking.
  9. 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 ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Toast walnuts in a dry pan for 3-5 minutes to enhance flavor. Avoid overmixing to keep bread tender. If bananas are not ripe, microwave for 30 seconds or add 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Tent bread with foil if browning too quickly. Cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, walnuts, sea salt, one-bowl, easy baking, homemade, moist banana bread, quick bread

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