What is brown butter?

Brown butter is butter that is cooked long enough that the milk solids are browned and any water is cooked out of the butter. Salted butter can be used, although unsalted butter is preferred and leads to better results. Brown butter has a more intense, rich, and deep flavor than normal butter. It is nutty, slightly caramel like, and very buttery! It is a delicious addition to so many baked goods, like my Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies .

How to best store this recipe?

The recipe can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature. However, as it is a rather moist bread it should only be stored for about 3 days in these conditions. For longer storage, keep in the refrigerator.

Can I freeze banana bread with brown butter?

Yes, you can definitely freeze this banana bread. Just transfer to freezer safe bags or containers and keep in the fridge. It should keep for a couple months.

Brown Butter Banana Bread - Wellness by Kay

Description

Brown Butter Banana Bread is the ultimate banana bread recipe! The special ingredient, browned butter, adds a deep, rich, and slightly nutty flavor with hints of caramel. Plus the bread itself has the perfect texture – soft, moist, and tender all at the same time. It will be the best banana bread you’ve ever had!

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 cups mashed banana (4 bananas)
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

Set the oven to 350 degrees.
Then brown the butter. Cut the butter into smaller chunks and add to a small sauce pan on stove over medium heat. Melt completely and then continue to cook, stirring constantly, for another 5 minutes until the butter turns golden brown. When ready, the milk solids will become brown bits and there will be a rich nutty aroma. Remove the browned butter from the heat and place in the refrigerator to cool.
Next add the cooled butter, mashed bananas, light brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to a large bowl. Combine evenly.
The add the all purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine thoroughly until a batter forms.
Transfer the banana bread batter to a parchment paper prepared loaf pan. Spread evenly. The pan I use is 8 x 4 1/2.
Bake for 70 – 80 minutes. Insert a toothpick or sharp knife in the center of the loaf and make sure it comes out clean to ensure it is fully cooked through.
Let cool completely, cut into slices, and enjoy!

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