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Cozy Brown Butter Banana Bread Recipe with Walnut Crunch and Honey Glaze

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A warm, nutty banana bread featuring browned butter, crunchy toasted walnuts, and a sticky honey glaze that adds a shiny, sweet finish. Perfectly moist with a tender crumb and a golden crust.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, browned
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (90g) chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon milk (any kind)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper with an overhang for easy lifting.
  2. Brown the butter: Melt ½ cup unsalted butter in a light-colored skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden brown and nutty, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Toast the walnuts in the same skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Stir often to avoid burning. Set aside to cool.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the browned butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla extract until well mixed.
  6. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  7. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  8. Fold in the toasted walnuts, reserving a small handful to sprinkle on top.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle reserved walnuts on top.
  10. Bake for 55-65 minutes, starting to check at 50 minutes with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  11. While baking, whisk together honey and milk in a small bowl to prepare the glaze.
  12. When the bread is done, remove from oven and immediately brush the honey glaze over the top for a sticky, shiny finish.
  13. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use a light-colored pan to brown butter to better monitor color changes. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender. Toast walnuts carefully to avoid burning. Let bread cool completely before slicing to prevent gummy texture. For extra sweetness if bananas are not ripe, add 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey to the batter. Gluten-free and vegan substitutions are possible as described in the recipe.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, walnut crunch, honey glaze, easy banana bread, moist banana bread, homemade banana bread, quick banana bread

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