Banana Bread with Pecans
Adding brown butter to banana bread infuses it with a rich and nutty flavor that pairs wonderfully with the sweetness of ripe bananas and the crunch of pecans. Here's a recipe that combines these delicious elements:
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Servings: 10 slices
Equipment
- 1 Small skillet stainless steel, or other light color preferred
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 Loaf pan 8" x 4"
- 1 Mesh strainer or a flour sifter
- 1 flat whisk
Ingredients
- 10 Tbsp Salted Butter 1 stick + 2 Tbsp
- 3 Overripe Bananas mashed
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 ½ cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 Large Eggs
- ½ cup chopped pecans plus more for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease your loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a small skillet on medium heat, melt the butter. Allow it to simmer gently, swirling occasionally, until the butter turns a deep golden brown color and emits a nutty aroma. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Be careful not to let it burn. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. Remove 2 Tbsp browned butter and set aside.10 Tbsp Salted Butter
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas and the slightly cooled brown butter. Add the vanilla extract and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.3 Overripe Bananas, 1 tsp Vanilla Extract, 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.2 Large Eggs
- Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to a your mesh strainer, making sure it's sitting over your mixing bowl and shake gently to add.1 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour, 1 tsp Baking Soda, 1/2 tsp salt
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix!
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans, reserving a few for topping.1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle more chopped pecans on top, if desired
- Bake for approximately 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the baked banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes and drizzle with the reserved brown butter (remelt in the microwave if needed). Transfer loaf to a wire rack to cool completely.
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