Description
A soft and lightly sweet quick bread that is easy to prepare with common pantry ingredients. This simple sweet bread is perfect for breakfast or a snack, and pairs beautifully 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 to ensure they are evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter into the greased loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Let cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Add cinnamon or lemon zest to the batter for an extra burst of flavor.
- Serve warm with butter, honey, or fruit preserves for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
