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Bourbon Brown Sugar Banana Bread

Bourbon Brown Sugar Banana Bread
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Does the world really need another Banana Bread recipe? I Googled Banana Bread  recipes and came up with 8,330,000 results.  So the answer, it would seem, is no.  There are gluten free versions, some with chocolate chips and coconut, tropical versions with coconut and macadamias, some with pumpkin and streusel and those are just the ones on this site.  But, when you’ve got a freezer full of overripe bananas, the excess demands creativity and sometimes the universe smiles on your efforts.  It did for this  Bourbon Brown Sugar Banana Bread.

 


mixing batter and adding eggsmashing banana

I’ve been on a bourbon and brown sugar kick lately.  There’s just something so right about this combination.  It makes me want to kick back in a rocking chair on a wrap around porch in the Blue Ridge mountains and breathe in the crisp autumn air.  Sipping an aged finger of bourbon and snacking on this remarkable bread.  Ahhhh….

milk and bourbon finished batter

But, I live in sunny South Florida, not the Blue Ridge.  So I’ll opt for a cloudy, breezy day and the promise of cooler weather to come.  It’s the best I can do in the tropics…

adding pecans batter in pans

I actually made several renditions of this bread, before I got it just right.   The first time, I had it in two pans instead of three and it literally overflowed all over my oven like some kind of volcanic disaster movie.

cooling bread on a rack Bourbon Brown Sugar Banana Bread cooling

So I worked with the leavening agents, scaling them back a bit and got out a third loaf pan (not going to risk another overflow) and this time everything stayed in its original container.  It was also fab-dab-fabulous!  The brown sugar and bourbon add a richness that goes beyond plain old banana bread and if you let it sit a day, the bourbon flavor becomes more pronounced— I’m just sayin’.  And since this makes three generous loaves, its great for holiday entertaining, or gifting to friends and neighbors if you’re feeling charitable.  It also freezes well if you’d rather keep it all for yourself!

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Bourbon Brown Sugar Banana Bread
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Bourbon Brown Sugar Banana Bread

Rich butter and brown sugar batter with a solid dose of bourbon, and crunchy toasted pecans - takes this banana bread off the charts! Makes 3 loaves - great for sharing!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword banana, banana bread, bourbon
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 338kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 sticks butter at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon ground mace ground
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups brown sugar firmly packed
  • 5 large eggs
  • 3 bananas over ripe, mashed
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups pecans toasted, chopped

Instructions

  • Adjust oven rack to one third up from the bottom. Preheat the oven to 350°. Spray three loaf pans (8 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 2") with nonstick vegetable spray. Cut out two pieces of parchment paper to line the bottom of each pan and press into the pan. Spray the parchment with vegetable spray and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl or using a stand mixer, add the butter and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the mace and vanilla and mix in. Add the brown sugar a cup at a time until it's completely incorporated into the butter. Add eggs one at a time, beating until completely blended after each addition. Add the bananas and mix until well combined.
  • In a 1 cup glass measuring cup measure out 3/4 cup milk and add 1/4 cup bourbon to equal one cup.
  • On the lowest speed, alternate adding the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients in 3 additions, ending with the wet ingredients. Do not overmix, just until the ingredients are combined. Stir in the chopped toasted pecans.
  • Divide the batter between the loaf pans.
  • Place the loaf pans on a sheet pan and bake for 45-55 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out the loaves onto a wire baking rack to cool completely.

Notes

Can be wrapped in plastic wrap or foil and kept refrigerated for 3-5 days or freeze (wrapped in freezer paper) for up to a month.

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 435IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1.4mg

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Comments

  1. Jean says

    May 30, 2020 at 4:14 PM

    I want to make this but I’m wondering about the size of bananas you use. Do you happen to have a cup measurement for the amount of mashed banana to use?

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      May 30, 2020 at 5:54 PM

      I don’t have a cup measure, but each banana should yield about 1/2 cup of mashed banana. So figure on around 1 1/2 cups of puree.

      Reply
  2. Alora Dawn M says

    March 23, 2020 at 2:59 PM

    Everyone has said it looks good but has anyone actually made it?

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      March 23, 2020 at 3:41 PM

      Oh, yes! Tammy says: “This is the Best! Everyone loves it and I now make double batches to freeze and give away. Thank you for this recipe.”

      Reply
  3. M Gelhaus says

    March 9, 2019 at 9:38 PM

    Oh yes, I forgot the banana bread! How good is that!!
    Don’t forget a quilt to wrap yourself in, those evenings
    could get cool…..that way you can stay out on that
    lovely porch even longer.

    Reply
  4. MarcyG says

    March 9, 2019 at 9:33 PM

    Rocking chair, wrap-around porch, Blue Ridge Mountains, bourbon…
    Oh my, be still my hear !!!!!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      March 10, 2019 at 1:41 PM

      Yes, I’ll definitely need a quilt!

      Reply
  5. Tammy.colvin@yahoo.com Jackson says

    January 28, 2017 at 7:31 PM

    This is the Best! Everyone loves it and I now make double batches to freeze and give away. Thank you for this recipe.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      January 29, 2017 at 7:19 AM

      I’m so glad you enjoy it! Thanks for letting me know, Tammy!

      Reply
  6. Natalia Silvina says

    November 30, 2016 at 7:13 PM

    OMG I’m so happy I made this!!!!! The house smells amazing and this is not your typical banana bread! I’m so happy! Thank you for this recipe!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      December 1, 2016 at 9:55 AM

      I’m so glad you like it Natalia! It’s pretty special, right?

      Reply
  7. certifiedpastryaficionado says

    November 3, 2016 at 7:15 PM

    I love this idea! And bravo for coming up with a brand new take on it! My husband loves bourbon so I bet he’s gonna beg for this. P.S. we’re in Atlanta and it’s so hot here still! I know it’s nothing like Florida but it’s still frustrating! I need some crispy fall air.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 4, 2016 at 12:31 PM

      We got a bit of a reprieve from the humidity today — my clothes aren’t sticking to me!

      Reply
  8. Stephanie@ApplesforCJ says

    November 3, 2016 at 5:26 PM

    Sounds like an awesome combination for banana bread. I love the addition of pecans and bourbon of course.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 4, 2016 at 12:29 PM

      of course!!!

      Reply
  9. Beth @ Binky's Culinary Carnival says

    November 3, 2016 at 5:23 PM

    I know what you mean about the world not needing another banana bread but I think this must the exception! Sounds fabulous!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 4, 2016 at 12:29 PM

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  10. Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says

    November 3, 2016 at 4:44 PM

    Well I DO live in bourbon country, and I think I’d like to sit and snack on this and sip bourbon while I watch the leaves fall 😉

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 4, 2016 at 12:28 PM

      Lucky you!

      Reply
  11. Julie says

    November 2, 2016 at 5:29 PM

    Sounds like a great flavorful bread. Good idea for gifts too.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 2, 2016 at 5:30 PM

      It’s very flavorful — and I’ve never known anyone to turn down a food gift!

      Reply
  12. liolmos says

    November 2, 2016 at 3:52 PM

    I love all with bananas!!

    Reply
  13. Jenn says

    November 2, 2016 at 3:47 PM

    What gorgeous loaves of bread! One can never have too many version of banana bread – they are just so good!!

    Reply
  14. swayam says

    November 2, 2016 at 2:45 PM

    This looks amazing Lisa!! I love a good banana bread and gosh bourbon brown sugar sounds just over the top awesome!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 2, 2016 at 5:28 PM

      As my daughter would say — it doesn’t suck!

      Reply
  15. Bintu (@recipespantry) says

    November 2, 2016 at 2:36 PM

    This looks an amazing banana bread, I bet that bourbon adds amazing flavour

    Reply
  16. betty says

    November 2, 2016 at 11:33 AM

    Seriously…my iPhone put a ? at the end of above comment instead of a smiley face. Can’t wait to try this recipe!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 2, 2016 at 1:57 PM

      Thank you, Betty! It got two thumbs up from my grandfather!

      Reply
  17. Betty says

    November 2, 2016 at 11:30 AM

    OMG- ‘nough said!?

    Reply
  18. CC says

    November 2, 2016 at 10:58 AM

    OMG, this is so my cup of tea! I’d also love it with a cup of tea! Delicious flavor combination!!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 2, 2016 at 1:57 PM

      I’m so glad you like CC!

      Reply
  19. Emma says

    November 2, 2016 at 10:49 AM

    Yummy – this looks like my dream cake! Love a bit of bourbon in a dessert

    Reply
  20. Mahy says

    November 2, 2016 at 10:25 AM

    oh this looks like PURE love! What an amazing combo of flavors in one bread!

    Reply
  21. Katrin says

    November 2, 2016 at 10:18 AM

    Finally, a grown-up banana bread! Love the idea.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      November 2, 2016 at 1:56 PM

      Haha! My 12 year old niece liked it too!

      Reply

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