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Brown Sugar Banana Bread Recipe

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This Brown Sugar Banana Bread recipe offers a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with ripe mashed bananas, brown sugar, and a hint of cinnamon, it’s easy to prepare and results in a tender, aromatic bread with a slight caramelized crust when topped with extra brown sugar.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices)

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 large bananas)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted and cooled butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

Topping (Optional)

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the edges for easy removal of the bread later. Set aside.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well combined. Setting aside ensures even distribution in the batter.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the mashed bananas, vegetable oil (or melted butter), brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla bean paste until smooth and well combined.
  4. Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, gently whisking until just combined. Avoid over mixing to ensure the bread remains tender; a few small lumps are okay.
  5. Pour Batter and Add Topping: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and level the top with a spatula. If desired, sprinkle the optional ⅓ cup brown sugar evenly over the batter to create a sweet, caramelized crust.
  6. Bake the Bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes. Halfway through baking, loosely tent the top of the pan with foil to prevent the bread from over browning on top.
  7. Cool Before Serving: Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then, use the parchment overhang to lift the loaf out gently. Slice and serve warm or let it cool completely before slicing for best texture.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
  • Do not overmix the batter; over stirring can cause a dense loaf.
  • The optional brown sugar topping adds a delightful crunch and caramelization to the crust.
  • Storage: Keep banana bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for about a week.
  • For a healthier twist, you can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/brown-sugar-banana-bread-recipe/