Miso Butter Banana Bread

A deep, caramelized twist on classic banana bread! Brown butter and burnt miso bring a rich, nutty umami flavor that pairs perfectly with sweet bananas.

Serves : 8

Prep time : 15 minutes

Cook time : 50 minutes

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Ingredients

Banana Bread Base

• 2 very ripe bananas (+1 for topping, optional)

• 120 g (1/2 cup) butter

• 2 tbsp white miso

• 100 g (1/2 cup) brown sugar

• 50 g (1/4 cup) white sugar

• 2 eggs

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

• 180 g (1 1/2 cups) flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)

• 60 g (1/4 cup) yogurt or sour cream

Topping (optional)

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• A pinch of flaky salt

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Recipe

1. Burn the miso: Cook the miso in a pan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it darkens and smells caramelized (3-5 min). Set aside.

2. Make brown butter: Melt the butter over medium heat, stirring, until it turns golden brown and smells nutty (about 5 min). Remove from heat and stir in the burnt miso. Let cool.

3. Prepare the batter: Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Mash the bananas in a bowl. Add the brown butter miso mixture, sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well.

4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add to the wet ingredients. Stir in the yogurt until smooth.

5. Bake: Pour the batter into a greased or lined loaf pan. Optionally, slice a banana lengthwise and place it on top. Sprinkle with brown sugar and flaky salt.

6. Cook for 50-60 min, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.

Perfectly moist, rich, and deeply flavorful!