Ultimate Banana Bread
"We added banana flavor without introducing too much moisture to our banana bread recipe by microwaving the fruit and draining it. We then simmered the banana liquid in a saucepan until it reduced and incorporated it into the batter. We used brown sugar instead of granulated and swapped out oil… read more..."
INGREDIENTS
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unbleached all-purpose flour
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baking soda
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table salt
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very ripe banana
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unsalted butter
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egg
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packed light brown sugar
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vanilla extract
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walnut
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granulated sugar
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1 3/4 cups (8 3/4 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon table salt
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6 large very ripe bananas (about 2 1/4 pounds), peeled (see note)
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8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
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2 large eggs
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3/4 cup (5 1/4 ounces) packed light brown sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped (optional)
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2 teaspoons granulated sugar
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