Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas with a fork. Some chunks are okay.
- To the mashed bananas, add melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45 minutes. If the top is browning too quickly, loosely cover with aluminum foil.
- Continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with crumbs but no wet batter.
- While the bread is baking, prepare the glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and milk. Add more milk until the glaze reaches your desired consistency. Set aside.
- Remove the banana bread from the oven and evenly sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of brown sugar over the top.
- Turn the oven to low broil. Place the loaf back in the oven and broil for 30-60 seconds, watching carefully, until the brown sugar melts. (You can also use a kitchen torch.)
- Remove from the oven. Immediately drizzle glaze over the brown sugar topping.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
This recipe creates a wonderfully moist banana bread with a delightful caramelized brown sugar crust and a sweet glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat!
