Butter Seared Banana Bread Recipe

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1. 1

   Prepare pan and oven

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment, letting the ends hang over the sides for easy removal.

2. 2

   Mash bananas

   In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.

3. 3

   Whisk wet ingredients

   In a separate bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas until fully combined and pale.

4. 4

   Whisk dry ingredients

   In another bowl, whisk all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon together until evenly distributed.

5. 5

   Combine wet with melted butter

   Stir the melted unsalted butter into the banana-sugar mixture until just incorporated.

6. 6

   Fold dry into wet

   Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet batter in batches, until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.

7. 7

   Bake the loaf

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil during the last 15 minutes.

8. 8

   Whip butter for serving

   While the loaf bakes, whip the softened unsalted butter with a pinch of salt until light and fluffy. Cover and refrigerate if not serving immediately.

9. 9

   Cool before slicing

   Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before slicing into 1/2-inch slices.

10. 10

    Sear banana bread slices

    Heat a skillet over medium, add the butter for searing, and once melted, add the banana bread slices. Sear 1-2 minutes per side until golden and crusty.

11. 11

    Serve

    Serve slices warm with a generous dollop of whipped butter on top for a rich finish.