Brown Butter Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread
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Brown Butter Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread
Description
Brown Butter Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread brings together browned butter, ripe bananas, and a cinnamon swirl for a moist and flavorful loaf. The browned butter adds depth to the batter, blending with the sweetness of bananas and sugars. Incorporating sour cream enriches the texture, keeping it tender and moist throughout. The cinnamon sugar swirl is sprinkled between layers of batter, providing a sweet spice that complements the banana's mellow taste. Baked in a 9x5 inch loaf pan, this bread has a golden crust and a soft crumb. It can be enjoyed on its own or with butter for breakfast or as a snack. Letting the loaf cool completely before slicing helps maintain its shape and texture. This recipe yields a single loaf, suitable for sharing or storing for several days under proper wrapping.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted, 4 ounces, melted until browned
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 egg large, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream full-fat works best
- 3 banana medium, very ripe, smashed
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F) (175 degrees C).
- Generously grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugars, beat until combined. Add the eggs and vanilla, mix well.
- In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the butter mixture until smooth. Fold in the sour cream and mashed bananas; don;t over mix.
- Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan. In a small bowl combine the ingredients for the cinnamon swirl, then sprinkle half of it over the batter. Add the remaining batter to the pan, and top with remaining cinnamon sugar.
- Bake for about 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool loaf in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into slices and serve.
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