{"id":1620434,"date":"2025-07-01T13:12:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T17:12:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/?p=1620434"},"modified":"2025-07-01T15:30:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T19:30:05","slug":"sesame-crusted-brown-butter-banana-bread","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/sesame-crusted-brown-butter-banana-bread\/","title":{"rendered":"Sesame-Crusted Brown-Butter Banana Bread with Honey + Cr\u00e8me Fraiche From Jodie Moreno"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re excited to share this irresistible banana bread recipe from Simple Pleasures: Incredibly Craveable Recipes for Everyday Cooking<\/em> by Jodie Moreno<\/a>. Known for her knack for turning everyday ingredients into extraordinary meals, Jodie\u2019s recipe takes the classic banana bread to new heights. Whether you\u2019re looking for a cozy breakfast or a sweet treat to enjoy any time of day, this recipe will quickly become a favorite. Best of all, her latest cookbook<\/a> is available now and we are sharing recipes from it all this week!<\/p>\n

A well-made classic banana bread is one of life\u2019s great sweet carb indulgences. I have been working on this version for years, making tiny tweaks and improvements and adding in a few improvements, such as the slightly nutty browned butter and a layer of sesame seeds and sugar on top for a sweet, crunchy texture. But the real magic happens if you go the extra step to fry the banana bread in butter and serve it with some cre\u0300me frai\u0302che, honey, and sea salt. I really cannot think of a better balance of all things sweet, tangy, crunchy, and salty to start the day (or for a pick-me-up anytime).<\/p>\n

MAKES 1 LOAF<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 cup all-purpose flour<\/p>\n

1\u20442 cup granulated sugar, plus 1 teaspoon for topping<\/p>\n

1 teaspoon baking soda<\/p>\n

1\u20444 teaspoon kosher salt<\/p>\n

1\u20442 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing<\/p>\n

2 to 3 very ripe bananas, mashed (1 1\u20442 cups)<\/p>\n

1 large egg, lightly beaten<\/p>\n

2 teaspoons vanilla extract<\/p>\n

3 to 4 tablespoons sesame seeds<\/p>\n

TOPPINGS + ADDITIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter<\/p>\n

1 tablespoon cre\u0300me frai\u0302che<\/p>\n

Honey<\/p>\n

Flaky sea salt<\/p>\n

PREHEAT <\/strong>the oven to 350\u00b0F. Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with butter.<\/p>\n

IN A LARGE MIXING BOWL, <\/strong>stir together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.<\/p>\n

HEAT <\/strong>a pan over medium heat, and add the butter. Melt the butter until it starts to bubble, then keep an eye on it, swirling it every so often until it starts to turn golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the mashed banana to the pan and stir to combine it with the butter. Cook for another minute or so, then pour the brown butter\u2013banana mixture into the mixing bowl with the dry ingredients and stir to incorporate.<\/p>\n

ADD <\/strong>the egg and vanilla to the batter and stir to combine. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon sugar and a layer of sesame seeds on top. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until a cake tester comes out clean when inserted into the center. Let the bread cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes before removing and placing on a wire rack to cool completely, or you can leave it in the pan.<\/p>\n

HEAT <\/strong>1 to 2 tablespoons butter in a small frying pan. Add a slice of the banana bread and toast for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until slightly golden. Transfer to a plate and serve with a dollop of cre\u0300me frai\u0302che on the side, a drizzle of honey over top, and a sprinkle of sea salt.<\/p>\n

Recipe Excerpt from Simple Pleasures: Incredibly Craveable Recipes for Everyday Cooking <\/em>by Jodie Moreno. Photography by David Alvarado. Reprinted by permission of Gibbs Smith Books.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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