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Cozy Brown Butter Banana Bread with Cinnamon Streusel

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A warm, nutty banana bread featuring browned butter and a crunchy cinnamon streusel topping, perfect for cozy mornings or afternoon treats.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 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 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the streusel topping:
  • 1/3 cup (65g) brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp (43g) cold unsalted butter, cubed

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a light-colored skillet over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter. Stir frequently as it foams and browns. When golden brown flecks appear and it smells nutty, remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×4 or 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray, or line with parchment paper.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups (220g) flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp cinnamon. Set aside.
  4. Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk browned butter, 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar, 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar, and 2 eggs until smooth. Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
  5. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gently using a rubber spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Prepare streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup (65g) brown sugar, 1/4 cup (30g) flour, and 1 tsp cinnamon. Add 3 tbsp (43g) cold cubed butter and mix with fingers or pastry cutter until crumbly.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and evenly sprinkle streusel topping on top.
  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 halfway through if streusel browns too quickly.
  9. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Watch the butter closely when browning to avoid burning. Fold dry ingredients gently to keep bread tender. Tent with foil if streusel browns too fast. Use ripe but not overly mushy bananas. Streusel topping is optional but recommended for texture and flavor.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, cinnamon streusel, easy banana bread, homemade banana bread, cozy baking, breakfast bread

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