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Moist One-Bowl Banana Bread Recipe with Brown Butter and Vanilla Made Easy

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A moist and tender banana bread with a nutty depth from brown butter and a warm vanilla aroma, made effortlessly in one bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, browned
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Place 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently as it melts, foams, and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth but with a few small lumps (about 1 cup/240g mashed).
  3. Add the browned butter (strained if desired), 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract to the bananas. Stir gently until combined.
  4. In a separate small bowl or sift directly over the wet mix, combine 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir into the wet ingredients just until no white streaks remain—do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter. Tent with foil after 40 minutes if top browns too fast.
  7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Watch the butter closely when browning to avoid burning; remove from heat as soon as it turns golden with a toasted aroma. Do not overmix the batter to keep the crumb tender. Room temperature eggs blend better. For extra vanilla flavor, add seeds from half a vanilla bean. Mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips can be added after combining wet and dry ingredients.

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