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Flavorful Banana Bread with Miso Caramel Swirl and Sesame Crust

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A moist and tender banana bread featuring a unique miso caramel swirl and a crunchy toasted sesame seed crust, blending sweet, salty, and nutty flavors for a bakery-worthy treat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • For the Miso Caramel Swirl:
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream, warmed (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 2 tablespoons white miso paste
  • For the Sesame Crust:
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray and lightly dust with flour or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky. Add oil or melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk or beat until combined and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture using a rubber spatula until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  5. Make the miso caramel swirl: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt sugar, stirring constantly until deep amber (5-7 minutes). Remove from heat, stir in butter until melted. Slowly whisk in warm heavy cream until smooth, then whisk in miso paste. Let cool 5 minutes.
  6. Pour half the banana batter into the loaf pan. Dollop half the miso caramel over the batter and gently swirl with a knife or skewer. Repeat with remaining batter and caramel.
  7. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds evenly over the top. Optionally, sprinkle 1 teaspoon sugar to help caramelize the seeds.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking at 50 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter. The sesame crust should be golden and crisp.
  9. Cool loaf in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the crumb tender. Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness. Stir caramel constantly to avoid burning. Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Let the loaf cool completely before slicing for best texture. For vegan version, use flax eggs and coconut oil, and coconut cream for caramel. Gluten-free flour can be substituted 1:1.

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Keywords: banana bread, miso caramel, sesame crust, sweet and salty, bakery style, easy banana bread, unique banana bread, moist banana bread

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