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Cozy Brown Butter Banana Bread Recipe with Walnut Streusel Topping

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A comforting banana bread with a nutty depth from browned butter and a crunchy walnut streusel topping, perfect for cozy mornings or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (90g) chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar (for streusel)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel)
  • 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour (for streusel)
  • Pinch of salt (for streusel)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir frequently as it foams and then starts to turn golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat immediately to prevent burning. Pour the browned butter into a heatproof bowl and let it cool slightly.
  2. Prep the streusel: In a small bowl, mix together 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Use your fingers or a fork to combine until crumbly. Set aside.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed ripe bananas, cooled browned butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift or whisk 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Fold dry into wet: Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing; a few lumps are okay. Optionally, fold in a handful of chopped walnuts for extra texture.
  6. Transfer to loaf pan: Pour the batter into a greased or parchment-lined 9×5-inch loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the walnut streusel evenly over the batter.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the loaf pan on the middle rack and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs. The streusel should be golden and slightly crisp.
  8. Cool: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Watch the brown butter closely to avoid burning; trust your nose for the nutty aroma. Fold batter gently to avoid overmixing. If streusel browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil halfway through baking. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a gluten-free blend. For vegan, use flax eggs and vegan butter.

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