Brown Butter Quick Bread
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This brown butter quick bread has become my go to when I want something homemade without spending all day in the kitchen. The magic happens when you brown the butter, which takes just a few minutes and adds this incredible nutty depth that makes the whole loaf taste fancy. I love that it comes together in about an hour from start to finish, and the flaxseed meal tucked into the batter gives you a little boost of omega 3s and fiber without anyone even noticing. It's simple, it's quick, and it tastes like you actually know what you're doing in the kitchen.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 50 gbrown sugar
- 5 gsalt
- 250 gunsalted butter(for browning)
- 2large eggs
- 250 mlmilk
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 20 gflaxseed meal
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Tip: For even browning, line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt.
Tip: Sift the dry ingredients to ensure even distribution.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the butter, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and flaxseed meal.
Tip: Use a hand mixer or whisk until well combined.
- 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Tip: The batter should still be slightly lumpy.
- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Tip: For an extra-crispy crust, sprinkle some granulated sugar on top.
- 6
Place the loaf pan in the oven and immediately reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (180°C).
Tip: The butter will continue to brown in the oven.
- 7
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Tip: Let the bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- 8
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Tip: Serve warm or at room temperature.
- 9
Once cooled, slice the bread and serve with your favorite spreads or toppings.
Tip: Enjoy your delicious Brown Butter Quick Bread!
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