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Salted Caramel Whole Wheat Banana Bread

Course: Dessert/Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Banana Bread, Dessert, Fresh Milled Flour, Salted Caramel, Whole Wheat Flour
Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Author: Michelle De La Cerda

 Delicious banana bread made with freshly milled whole wheat flour topped with salted caramel.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 4 ripe bananas
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup caramel sauce plus 3 tbsp
  • Pinch of kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 325°F.

  2. Butter and flour a loaf pan; set aside.
  3. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together; set aside.
  4. Using stand mixer on medium, cream the butter and sugars together.
  5. Add one egg at a time, making sure it is fully incorporated before adding the other.
  6. Add the vanilla, buttermilk, and bananas; stopping to scrape down the sides occasionally.
  7. Slowly add the dry ingredients; stopping to scrape down the sides occasionally.
  8. Once combined, pour into the prepared loaf pan.
  9. Add the 1/3 cup caramel sauce and swirl over the top.
  10. Cook for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Let cool for 15-20, then remove from pan by running a knife along the side and inverting on a cooling rack.
  12. When ready to serve, add the reserved caramel sauce over the top, sprinkle the kosher salt, and slice.
  13. Refrigerate remaining bread, allowing to warm to room temperature before serving.

Recipe Notes

This recipe is for freshly milled whole wheat flour, and the prep time includes allowing the flour to rest for an hour after milling before beginning the recipe.