A Banana Bread with a Crunchy Topping is a delicious twist on the classic recipe. The contrast between the soft, moist banana bread and a sweet, crunchy topping makes it extra special. Here’s a recipe with a streusel-like topping that adds a delightful crunch.
Ingredients for Banana Bread:
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
Ingredients for Crunch Topping:
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (65 g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Make the banana bread:
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry: Add the mashed bananas and milk to the butter mixture and stir to combine. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
- Pour batter: Pour the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Prepare the crunch topping:
- In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, chopped nuts (if using), flour, melted butter, and cinnamon until it forms a crumbly mixture.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the banana bread batter.
- Bake:
- Bake the banana bread in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your banana bread with a perfectly crunchy topping!
For more cooking inspiration, explore Chocolate Banana Bread and Chocolate Banana Muffins. Browse all our recipes for more ideas.
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