Brown Butter Quick Bread
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Brown butter quick bread is a moist loaf cake made with browned butter, eggs, milk and flaxseed meal. The batter comes together in just 20 minutes of preparation, then bakes for 35 minutes until golden and tender. This straightforward recipe suits anyone looking for a simple homemade bake that delivers rich, buttery flavour without fuss.
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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
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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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