Banana Bars Brown (Print-Friendly Version)
Tender banana bars covered with creamy brown butter icing, giving every bite a rich, sweet kick.
# Ingredients List:
→ Liquids
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120 g sour cream
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115 g unsalted butter
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22 ml milk
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1 large egg
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5 ml vanilla extract
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240 g mashed super ripe bananas (around 2 medium)
→ Solids
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240 g powdered sugar
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125 g plain flour
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2.5 g salt
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2.5 g baking soda
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100 g white sugar
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
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Heat the oven to 190°C. Line a 20x20 cm pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
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Grab a big bowl and mix softened butter, sugar, sour cream, and egg until smooth. Then fold in mashed bananas and vanilla.
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Toss in flour, salt, and baking soda. Stir just enough to blend everything. Pour the batter into your lined pan and spread it out.
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Put it in the oven for about 20 to 25 minutes. Check it by poking with a toothpick; if it comes out clean and the top's golden, it’s done. Let it cool a bit then lift it out using the parchment.
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Melt butter on medium-high and keep cooking until it smells nutty and turns golden brown. Take it off heat and whisk it in a heatproof bowl to cool a little.
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Stir powdered sugar and vanilla into the browned butter until smooth. Spread this over the bars once they're cooled for 10 to 15 minutes.
# Helpful Hints:
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Ripe bananas add the best taste and keep things moist. Let bars cool before icing for a glaze that’s a bit gooey.