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Ultra-Moist Brown Butter Banana Bread Recipe with Toasted Walnut Streusel

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This ultra-moist banana bread features rich browned butter and a crunchy toasted walnut streusel topping, perfect for a quick yet impressive homemade treat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • For the Toasted Walnut Streusel:
  • 1/2 cup (60g) walnuts, chopped and toasted
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir frequently as it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 5-7 minutes). Watch closely to avoid burning. Once browned, remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Toast the Walnuts: While the butter cools, toast the chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring often until fragrant and lightly browned (about 3-4 minutes). Set aside.
  3. Make the Streusel: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and toasted walnuts. Cut in cold butter cubes with your fingers or a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Chill in the fridge while preparing the batter.
  4. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line your 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  5. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, browned butter, and sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream.
  6. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  7. Combine Wet and Dry: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Mix just until combined; overmixing can lead to tougher bread.
  8. Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  9. Add Streusel Topping: Evenly sprinkle the chilled walnut streusel over the batter, pressing lightly so it adheres.
  10. Bake: Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. If the streusel browns too quickly, tent the bread loosely with foil halfway through baking.
  11. Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then use the parchment overhang to lift it out. Cool completely before slicing for best texture.

Notes

If bananas aren’t ripe enough, microwave for 30 seconds to soften and sweeten. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep bread tender. Chill streusel before topping for better texture. Tent bread with foil if streusel browns too fast. Let bread cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, walnut streusel, quick bread, moist banana bread, toasted walnuts, easy banana bread

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