How To Make Banana Bread with Tahini and Brown Butter

If you’re craving a unique twist on traditional banana bread, this recipe featuring tahini and brown butter is sure to impress. Combined with a mouth-watering chocolate sauce topping and finely sliced almonds for added crunch, this banana bread is a delightful treat for any occasion.

Ingredients:
– 3 medium ripe bananas
– 80ml brown butter
– 80ml tahini
– 240g sugar
– 1 egg
– 1 tablespoon Hooyos House Authentic Somali Tea
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– Pinch of salt
– 360g flour
– chocolate sauce and tahini for decorating (optional)
– Butter for greasing the pan

Instructions:
1- Mash the bananas well.

2- In a bowl, mix the tahini and brown butter.
   – Add sugar, egg, and vanilla, then add the mashed bananas.

3- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt gradually until well combined.

4- Pour the mixture into a greased pan.
   – Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (about 350°F) for 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Please check blog post for Easy Chocolate Sauce recipe here
Brown Butter Recipe here

This banana bread recipe incorporates the rich flavours of tahini and brown butter, topped with chocolate sauce and finely sliced almonds for extra texture and taste. Enjoy baking!

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Easy Chocolate Sauce Recipe
Ingredients:
– 1 cup (240 ml) double cream
– ½ cup (120 g) chocolate spread (e.g., Nutella)
– 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter

Instructions:

1. Heat Cream:Warm the double cream in a saucepan until it starts to simmer.

2. Add Chocolate Spread: Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate spread until smooth.

3. Add Butter: Add the butter and stir until melted and combined.

4. Serve: Let it cool slightly before serving over desserts.

Tips:
– Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat before serving.

This simple recipe creates a delicious chocolate sauce with just three ingredients. Enjoy!

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Easy Brown Butter Recipe

Ingredients:
– ½ cup (1 stick or 113 g) unsalted butter

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Butter:
   – Cut the unsalted butter into small, evenly-sized pieces. This helps it melt evenly and brown consistently.

2. Melt the Butter:
   – Place the butter pieces in a light-colored, heavy-bottomed saucepan or skillet. Using a light-colored pan will help you see the color change in the butter more easily.

3. Heat the Butter:
   – Heat the pan over medium heat, allowing the butter to melt completely. Stir or swirl the pan occasionally to ensure even cooking.

4. Brown the Butter:
   – Continue heating the melted butter. After a few minutes, it will start to foam, and the color will begin to change to a golden brown. Keep a close eye on the butter to prevent burning.

5. Watch for Browning:
   – As the butter continues to cook, you’ll notice a nutty aroma and small brown bits (milk solids) forming at the bottom of the pan. This is when the butter is browning. Stir gently to prevent sticking and ensure even browning.

6. Remove from Heat:
   – Once the butter reaches a rich, amber color and gives off a nutty fragrance, remove the pan from the heat immediately to prevent it from burning. This process typically takes about 5-7 minutes.

7. Cool the Brown Butter:
   – Pour the brown butter into a heatproof bowl, straining out the brown bits with a fine mesh sieve if you prefer a smooth butter. However, keeping the bits adds extra flavor.

8. Use or Store:
   – Use the brown butter immediately in your recipes or let it cool and solidify before storing it in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week. You can also freeze it for longer storage.

Tips:

– Control Heat: If the butter is browning too quickly, reduce the heat to prevent burning.
– Stir Constantly: Stir or swirl the pan continuously to prevent milk solids from sticking and burning.
– Aroma: Trust your nose—once you smell the nutty aroma, the butter is likely ready.
– Versatile Use: Use brown butter in baking (cookies, cakes), sauces, pasta dishes, or drizzled over vegetables for added flavour .

Brown butter can enhance the flavour profile of many dishes with its nutty, caramelized taste. Enjoy experimenting with it in your cooking!