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Maple-Bourbon Banana Bread Recipe

Maple-Bourbon Banana Bread Recipe
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This Maple-Bourbon Banana Bread is a delicious twist on the classic banana bread, infused with rich bourbon and maple flavors. Moist and tender, it combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with a hint of cinnamon and the delightful crunch of chopped toffee bits. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an indulgent snack.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 4 eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • ⅔ cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup bourbon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons maple extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups mashed overripe bananas (about 5–6 bananas)

Add-ins

  • 1 (8-ounce) package of chopped toffee

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to ensure it reaches the right temperature while you prepare the batter.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and baking powder thoroughly. Set aside.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the white sugar and dark brown sugar to break up any lumps. Add the eggs, vegetable oil, whole milk, bourbon, maple extract, and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Stir in the mashed bananas to incorporate them evenly.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add a few spoonfuls of the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring to combine well each time. Repeat until all the dry ingredients are fully incorporated. Finally, fold in the chopped toffee to distribute it evenly throughout the batter.
  5. Prepare Pans and Bake: Coat two 8 ½-inch-by-4 ½-inch loaf pans or eight 5 ½-inch-by-3-inch mini loaf pans (or one large loaf and five mini loaves) with cooking spray. Pour the banana bread batter into the prepared pans, leaving about an inch of space at the top. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean—approximately 40-45 minutes for mini loaf pans and 55-60 minutes for standard loaf pans. If baking both sizes simultaneously, remove the mini loaves at 40-45 minutes and continue baking the larger loaf until done.
  6. Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool completely in the pans before removing. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap to maintain freshness. Serve sliced and enjoy your flavorful Maple-Bourbon Banana Bread.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use overripe bananas as they provide natural sweetness and moisture.
  • Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better mixing and texture.
  • You can substitute bourbon with additional vanilla extract if you prefer a non-alcoholic version.
  • Maple extract adds a unique taste; if unavailable, you can use pure maple syrup but reduce the milk slightly.
  • Make sure to grease the loaf pans thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  • This bread can be stored tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
  • Freeze leftover banana bread tightly wrapped for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: banana bread, bourbon banana bread, maple banana bread, moist banana bread, toffee banana bread, breakfast bread, sweet bread

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