Brown Butter Banana Bread

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.

In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter becomes golden brown and has a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.

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

Add the brown butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well until combined.

In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined – do not overmix.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.