Best Banana Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
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1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon nutmeg
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½ cup melted browned butter
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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¼ cup Greek yogurt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 small overripe bananas, mashed
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1 cup nuts, chopped, divided
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350°F). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
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In a big bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and nutmeg.
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In another bowl, combine the browned butter, eggs, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas. Mix until creamy and well combined.
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Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredient mixture and mix until just combined. Fold in half of the chopped nuts.
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Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the rest of the nuts on top. Bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm. Enjoy!
# Notes:
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To enhance the flavor, use overripe bananas with brown spots for sweeter and moister bread.
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Brown butter adds a nutty flavor to the bread. Melt ¾ cup of butter, heat on medium while stirring, and remove when golden.
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Mix wet and dry ingredients just until combined to avoid a dense texture.
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Customize by adding chocolate chips, dried fruits, or a swirl of peanut butter.
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Start checking for doneness at 50 minutes due to variance in ovens.
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Let the bread cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes in the pan before slicing.