Brown Butter Banana Bread

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Brown Butter Banana Bread.

1. Step 1

   To start, grab a small saucepan and melt some butter over medium heat.

2. Step 2

   Keep an eye on it as it simmers gently, stirring frequently.

3. Step 3

   You’re looking for that beautiful golden brown color and a delightful nutty aroma, which should take about 5 to 10 minutes.

4. Step 4

   Once it reaches that perfect shade, take it off the heat and let it cool to room temperature for about 15 minutes.

5. Step 5

   Remember to set aside 1/3 cup of this luscious browned butter for your batter; the rest can be saved for another delicious use later.

6. Step 6

   While the butter cools, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan to ensure your banana bread comes out easily.

7. Step 7

   In a large mixing bowl, take those ripe bananas and mash them until they’re nice and smooth.

8. Step 8

   Then, mix in the brown sugar, white sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and the reserved 1/3 cup of browned butter.

9. Step 9

   Stir everything together until it’s well combined and you can’t see any lumps.

10. Step 10

    In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg if you’re using it.

11. Step 11

    Now, gently fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture.

12. Step 12

    Be careful not to overmix; you want to combine them just until everything is moistened and ready to go.

13. Step 13

    Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for a nice finish.

14. Step 14

    Pop it into your preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes.

15. Step 15

    You’ll know it’s done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

16. Step 16

    Once baked to perfection, let the bread cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

17. Step 17

    Enjoy the wonderful aroma filling your kitchen as you anticipate that first warm slice of banana bread!.