Saucepan@saucepan · Shared this recipeFollowAmerican · dessertUltimate Banana BreadThis banana bread uses five very ripe bananas and extra butter for a moist, flavorful loaf, with a caramelized banana topping.servings10Original recipe on thedeliciouslife.comKeep this recipeAdd a copy of Ultimate Banana Bread to your Saucepan library.Save to my libraryView in my librarySave it to your librarySign in to keep a copy you can scale, cook from and add to your grocery list.Sign in to saveGet the appSaucepan keeps all your recipes in one place, builds your grocery list and rings timers while you cook. Your account works on the website too.Android is coming soon.PrintCopy ingredientsAndroid is coming soon.Ingredients10 servingsBack to 10 servings5 +1 very ripe bananas, can be also use 5 frozen + 1 fresh banana for topping1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, Cook's Illustrated: 1¾ cup0.75 cup whole wheat flour, Cook's Illustrated: none, use all all-purpose flour1 tsp baking soda0.5 tsp table salt8 tbsp 1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly2 large eggs0.75 cup packed light brown sugar1 tsp vanilla extractCook's Illustrated: ½ cup walnuts, optional, 2 teaspoons granulated sugar for banana topping, toasted and coarsely choppedStepsClear checksTap an ingredient or step to check it off.1Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8½ x 4½-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray, then line the bottom and sides with parchment paper to make it easier to remove the baked loaf from the pan for cooling.2Step 2: If using fresh ripe bananas: Place 5 bananas in a microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap and cut several steam vents in the plastic with a paring knife. Microwave on high power until bananas are soft and have released liquid, about 5 minutes.3Step 3: If using frozen bananas: Defrost frozen, peeled bananas by placing them in a microwave-safe bowl, covering the bowl loosely with a paper towel, and defrosting in the microwave for about 3 minutes, or until mostly thawed.4Step 4: Pour the microwaved bananas and liquid into a fine-mesh strainer set over a medium bowl and allow to drain out the banana liquid for about 15 minutes on the countertop.5Step 5: Transfer the banana liquid to a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until reduced to ¼ cup, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from heat, stir the reduced liquid into the bananas, and mash until smooth. Whisk in the butter, eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla.6Step 6: Whisk the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.7Step 7: Pour the banana mixture into the flour mixture and stir until just combined. (Cook's Illustrated: Fold in chopped walnuts if you're using them.)8Step 8: Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Slice the remaining banana diagonally into ¼-inch-thick slices. Arrange the banana slices on top, on either side of the loaf. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons granulated sugar evenly over the loaf.9Step 9: Bake the banana bread until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Baking time can take anywhere from 55 to 75 minutes depending on your oven; mine took 65 minutes.10Step 10: Cool the bread in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then remove the loaf from the pan and continue to cool on the wire rack.getsaucepan.com/r/386d091e-fa5c-4766-ae9b-e79a95abaca5 · Original: https://thedeliciouslife.com/ultimate-banana-bread-recipe/
