Description
This Simple Sweet Bread is a soft, lightly sweet quick bread that’s easy to make with common pantry ingredients. It’s perfect for breakfast or snack, and pairs wonderfully with butter, jam, or honey for added flavor.
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 and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan to ensure the bread doesn’t stick during baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined for even leavening.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract thoroughly to blend the flavors and fats.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the combined batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Add cinnamon or lemon zest to the batter for an extra burst of flavor.
- Serve the bread warm with butter, fruit preserves, or honey for a delicious treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
