Description
A soft and lightly sweet quick bread made with simple pantry ingredients. This easy-to-make sweet bread is perfect for breakfast or a snack, delicious when served warm with butter, jam, or honey.
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 to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently mix with a spatula or spoon until just combined; do not overmix to ensure a tender bread.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter to the greased loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown on top 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 about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with butter or preserves.
Notes
- For additional flavor, add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon or 1 tablespoon of lemon zest to the dry ingredients.
- Serve the sweet bread warm with butter, honey, or your favorite fruit preserves for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
