4Melt one stick of butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet while the oven preheats.
5Melt one stick of butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet while the oven preheats.
6Melt one stick of butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet while the oven preheats.
7Slice four ripe bananas into bite-sized pieces.
8Slice four ripe bananas into bite-sized pieces.
9Slice four ripe bananas into bite-sized pieces.
10In a bowl, combine the sliced bananas with half a cup of brown sugar, a dash of cinnamon, a pinch of nutmeg, and a splash of vanilla bean paste or extract.
11In a bowl, combine the sliced bananas with half a cup of brown sugar, a dash of cinnamon, a pinch of nutmeg, and a splash of vanilla bean paste or extract.
12In a bowl, combine the sliced bananas with half a cup of brown sugar, a dash of cinnamon, a pinch of nutmeg, and a splash of vanilla bean paste or extract.
13Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of Bourbon to the banana mixture (optional).
14Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of Bourbon to the banana mixture (optional).
15Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of Bourbon to the banana mixture (optional).
16Mix the banana ingredients thoroughly.
17Mix the banana ingredients thoroughly.
18Mix the banana ingredients thoroughly.
19In another bowl, prepare the batter by combining one cup of all-purpose flour, three-quarters of a cup of sugar, one and a half teaspoons of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
20In another bowl, prepare the batter by combining one cup of all-purpose flour, three-quarters of a cup of sugar, one and a half teaspoons of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
21In another bowl, prepare the batter by combining one cup of all-purpose flour, three-quarters of a cup of sugar, one and a half teaspoons of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
22Slowly add three-quarters of a cup of whole milk to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
23Slowly add three-quarters of a cup of whole milk to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
24Slowly add three-quarters of a cup of whole milk to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
25Pour the melted butter directly over the banana mixture in the skillet. Do not stir.
26Pour the melted butter directly over the banana mixture in the skillet. Do not stir.
27Pour the melted butter directly over the banana mixture in the skillet. Do not stir.
28Pour the batter over the butter and banana mixture in the skillet. Do not stir.
29Pour the batter over the butter and banana mixture in the skillet. Do not stir.
30Pour the batter over the butter and banana mixture in the skillet. Do not stir.
31Bake in the preheated oven on the middle rack for approximately 40 to 45 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling.
32Bake in the preheated oven on the middle rack for approximately 40 to 45 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling.
33Bake in the preheated oven on the middle rack for approximately 40 to 45 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling.
Ingredients
4 bananas, ripe
4 bananas, ripe
4 bananas, ripe
0.5 cup brown sugar
0.5 cup brown sugar
0.5 cup brown sugar
1 dash cinnamon
1 dash cinnamon
1 dash cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch nutmeg
1 splash vanilla bean paste or extract
1 splash vanilla bean paste or extract
1 splash vanilla bean paste or extract
1 to 2 tablespoons Bourbon
1 to 2 tablespoons Bourbon
1 to 2 tablespoons Bourbon
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
0.75 cup sugar
0.75 cup sugar
0.75 cup sugar
1.5 teaspoon baking powder
1.5 teaspoon baking powder
1.5 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 pinch salt
1 pinch salt
0.75 cup whole milk
0.75 cup whole milk
0.75 cup whole milk
1 stick butter
1 stick butter
1 stick butter
Equipment
cast iron skilletbowloven
Tips
The Bourbon is optional; if you don't consume alcohol, skip it.
Do not overmix the Bourbon, as you don't want the alcohol to be dominant.
Do not stir the batter once poured over the butter.