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Brown Butter Sourdough Banana Bread

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Brown Butter Sourdough Banana Bread is a rich and moist loaf with deep, nutty flavor from browned butter and a tangy twist from sourdough discard—perfect for breakfast, snacking, or gifting.

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, browned
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sourdough discard (unfed)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and cook until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  4. Stir in the sourdough discard and browned butter.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  6. Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Stir in walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use frozen bananas for extra moisture—just thaw and drain excess liquid first.
  • Replace sourdough discard with yogurt or sour cream if needed.
  • Top with turbinado sugar before baking for a crunchy crust.
  • Add nutmeg or cardamom for a warm spice variation.
  • Freezes well in individual slices for easy snacking.

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