Description
This quick bread recipe delivers a moist and tender loaf in just about an hour from start to finish. With simple pantry staples like flour, sugar, and baking powder, it’s perfect for a speedy homemade bread that pairs wonderfully with breakfast or as a snack. The bread has a subtle sweetness and soft crumb, ideal for slicing and serving with butter or your favorite spreads.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (or any milk alternative)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- 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.
- Add Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the milk, melted unsalted butter, and beaten egg until fully blended creating a smooth liquid mixture.
- Combine and Stir: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to over-mix to avoid a dense bread texture.
- Bake: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center— it should come out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set, then remove and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and enjoying.
Notes
- You can substitute milk with any plant-based milk like almond, soy, or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
- For added flavor, consider stirring in 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract or a teaspoon of cinnamon with the wet ingredients.
- Do not over-mix the batter as this can result in a tough bread.
- Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of loaf)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: quick bread, easy bread recipe, homemade bread, basic bread, simple baking
