Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (260g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup (115g) butter
- 3 very ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar
- 3/4 cup (165g) brown sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp. bourbon
- 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
- 2/3 cup (90g) pecans or walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F (175°C). Grease only the bottom of a 9 inch (23cm) loaf pan with butter. In a medium bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a small pot. Cook until it begins to brown, but not burn. It will smell nutty and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Peel and dice one banana. Cut a stripe from another banana for the decoration of the banana bread. Mash the remaining bananas in a small bowl and set aside. Heat the tablespoon of the brown sugar in a small skillet/pan over medium heat until it begins to melt and turn golden. Add diced banana pieces and sauté until well coated and caramelized. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl beat the eggs on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the brown sugar and beat until foamy and combined. Add the mashed bananas, cooled browned butter, vanilla extract and the bourbon. Mix until well combined. Add flour mix and buttermilk alternating in 3 portions and mix until just blended. Do not overmix. Fold in pecans (walnuts) and caramelized banana pieces. Pour into prepared loaf pan, smooth out the batter and place the stripe of banana on top. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool down completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- Enjoy baking!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10