Description
A soft and slightly sweet quick bread made without yeast, using brown sugar to add a rich, caramel-like flavor. This easy homemade bread comes together quickly and bakes into a tender, moist loaf perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup brown sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup melted butter or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar ensuring an even distribution.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter (or vegetable oil), and vanilla extract until fully blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix to maintain bread tenderness.
- Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top, then bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool slightly. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in cinnamon or chopped nuts into the batter before baking.
- This bread is best served warm with butter or honey for an extra delicious treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
