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For Extra Flavorful Banana Bread, You Need Way More Bananas
BY JULIA HOLLAND
Banana bread is one of the tastiest ways to use up overripe bananas. If you notice the bananas are easily overpowered, simply add more bananas for a stronger flavor.
Since adding more bananas can impact your baking ratios, a banana reduction is the best way to ensure a strong banana flavor while maintaining a perfect crumb.
Simply mash your bananas in a saucepan over heat to release the juices, and simmer to reduce the volume until you have a thick, syrupy mash.
As an added bonus, the heat will caramelize the bananas, making them sweeter with a more intense flavor, while the extra bananas will keep the bread from drying out in the oven.