Description
A soft and lightly sweet quick bread made with simple pantry ingredients, perfect for breakfast or a snack. This easy-to-make bread is fluffy with a tender crumb and pairs wonderfully 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). Grease a loaf pan thoroughly to prevent the bread from sticking during baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined and uniform.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Blend Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread light and tender.
- Transfer Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly for uniform baking.
- Bake Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until the bread turns golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in 1 teaspoon of cinnamon or the zest of one lemon to the dry ingredients.
- This bread is best served warm with your favorite butter or fruit preserves for a comforting treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
