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Brown butter pumpkin banana bread that delights your taste buds!

brown butter pumpkin banana bread

A deliciously moist and flavorful brown butter pumpkin banana bread that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin and banana, perfect for any occasion.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 70 minutes
  • Total Time: 85 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, mashed bananas, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  4. Add the browned butter to the mixture and stir until combined.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the walnuts if using.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • This bread can be frozen for up to 3 months; wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil.
  • For added flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or dried fruit.

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