Banana Bars Brown Butter (Printable Version)
Soft banana bars with a rich brown butter icing, delivering sweet, buttery flavor in every bite.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Wet Ingredients
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115 g unsalted butter
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120 g sour cream
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1 large egg
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240 g very ripe bananas, mashed (about 2 medium)
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5 ml vanilla extract
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22 ml milk
→ Dry Ingredients
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100 g granulated sugar
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125 g all-purpose flour
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2.5 g baking soda
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2.5 g salt
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240 g powdered sugar
# Guide to Cooking:
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Preheat the oven to 190°C. Line an 20x20 cm baking dish with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, beat together granulated sugar, sour cream, softened butter, and egg until the mixture is creamy. Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
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Add flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly, then lift from the pan using the parchment paper.
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Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Continue cooking until butter turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma. Immediately transfer browned butter to a heatproof bowl and whisk to cool slightly.
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Whisk powdered sugar and vanilla extract into the browned butter until smooth. Spread the icing over the bars after they have cooled for 10 to 15 minutes.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Use very ripe bananas to maximize flavor and moisture. Allow the bars to cool before frosting for a slightly melted icing effect.