Description
A soft and lightly sweet quick bread that is easy to prepare with pantry ingredients. Perfect served with butter, jam, or honey, this simple sweet bread is a delightful homemade treat ideal for breakfast or snack time.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan thoroughly to prevent sticking during baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract together until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined, avoiding over-mixing to keep the bread tender.
- Transfer Batter to Pan: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for even baking.
- Bake the Bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Slice: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve as desired.
Notes
- Add cinnamon or lemon zest to the batter for an extra burst of flavor.
- Serve the bread warm with butter, honey, or your favorite fruit preserves for a delicious treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
