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Easy Moist Banana Bread Recipe with Perfect Browned Butter Glaze

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A straightforward and forgiving banana bread recipe that yields a moist, tender loaf topped with a nutty browned butter glaze. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened for the batter
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter for browning
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) milk, whole or 2%
  • For the Browned Butter Glaze:
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper if desired.
  2. Mash bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth but slightly chunky.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Add mashed bananas and milk to the wet mixture, stirring gently.
  6. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined; do not overmix.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Tap pan gently to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking at 55 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool bread in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack for at least 30 minutes.
  10. To make glaze, melt 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat immediately.
  11. Whisk browned butter with powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth and pourable. Add more milk if needed.
  12. Drizzle glaze evenly over cooled banana bread and let set for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to keep the bread tender. Use ripe bananas with brown spots for natural sweetness. Watch the browned butter carefully to avoid burning. Let the bread cool before glazing to prevent the glaze from becoming too runny. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil in the batter and vegan butter or omit glaze.

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