Description
This banana bread is elevated with the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter and a hint of brown rum, creating a moist and flavorful loaf perfect for using up overripe bananas.
Ingredients
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- 120g (1/2 cup) butter, melted and browned
- 135g (3/4 cup) light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 200g banana (about 3 bananas), mashed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons brown rum
- 180g (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and set aside.
- Place sliced butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Once the butter begins to melt, start whisking. Continue whisking until you see light brown specks at the bottom of the pan and the butter has a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and egg until well combined.
- Add the mashed bananas, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and brown rum to the sugar mixture. Stir until combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the browned butter until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For best results, use very ripe bananas as they add more sweetness and moisture. If you don’t have buttermilk, mix 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice with 1/2 cup of milk as a substitute. Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 40