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Ultra Moist Brown Butter Cinnamon Pecan Swirl Banana Bread

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This ultra moist banana bread features a nutty brown butter flavor and a warm cinnamon pecan swirl, making it perfect for breakfast or a comforting snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups (360g) ripe bananas, mashed (about 3 medium bananas)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk or plain yogurt
  • 3/4 cup (90g) chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1/3 cup (65g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter. Stir gently as it foams and browns, then transfer to a bowl and let cool slightly.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
  3. Create the cinnamon pecan swirl: Mix 3/4 cup toasted chopped pecans, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon melted butter in a small bowl until sticky. Set aside.
  4. Make the batter: Combine browned butter and 1 cup granulated sugar in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla extract. Add buttermilk or yogurt and mix until just combined.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture using a spatula. Do not overmix; batter should be thick and slightly lumpy.
  6. Prepare loaf pan and assemble: Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Pour half the batter into the pan and smooth the surface. Sprinkle half the cinnamon pecan swirl over the batter. Add remaining batter and then the rest of the swirl. Use a knife to gently swirl the pecan mixture through the batter.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil after 40 minutes if top browns too quickly.
  8. Cool before slicing: Let the loaf cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Stir butter constantly when browning to avoid burning. Fold batter gently to avoid toughness. Swirl cinnamon pecan mixture between batter layers for pockets of flavor. Wrap leftovers tightly to keep moist; bread tastes better the next day.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, cinnamon pecan swirl, breakfast, moist banana bread, easy banana bread, pecan banana bread

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