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Cozy Brown Butter Banana Bread Recipe with Crunchy Walnut Streusel

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A warm and comforting banana bread enhanced with nutty brown butter and topped with a crunchy walnut streusel, perfect for cozy occasions and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), browned (about 113g)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (190g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • For the Crunchy Walnut Streusel:
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped roughly
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (50g)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Keep stirring as it bubbles and foams, watching carefully for amber specks and a nutty aroma (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth but slightly chunky. Add the browned butter (cooled but still liquid), granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until uniform and glossy.
  5. Fold in dry ingredients: Gently add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Fold with a spatula just until combined; do not overmix.
  6. Prepare the walnut streusel: In a small bowl, stir together chopped walnuts, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Pour in melted butter and mix until crumbs are coated and clump slightly.
  7. Assemble the bread: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the walnut streusel evenly over the surface, pressing lightly to stick.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if streusel darkens too quickly.
  9. Cool and serve: Let bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Brown the butter carefully by stirring frequently to avoid burning. Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to maintain crumb structure and streusel crunch. You can substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds, and use gluten-free or dairy-free alternatives as needed.

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