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Maple Walnut Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Amelia
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8–10 slices
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Maple Walnut Bread is a moist, lightly sweet quick bread made with real maple syrup and crunchy walnuts. This comforting loaf is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack and delivers warm, cozy flavor in every slice.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and, if using, ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together pure maple syrup, vegetable oil or melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well blended and smooth.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which could make the bread dense.
  5. Incorporate Walnuts: Fold in the chopped walnuts evenly into the batter to add texture and flavor.
  6. Transfer Batter to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even bake.
  7. Bake the Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is fully cooked.
  8. Cool Before Serving: Allow the bread to cool in the pan briefly before removing it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup, for the best authentic flavor.
  • Lightly toast the walnuts before adding them to the batter for extra depth of flavor and crunch.
  • Store the bread wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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