Dulce de Leche Quick Bread
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Dulce de Leche Quick Bread is a sweet baked loaf made with all purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, dried milk powder, butter, eggs and vanilla extract, with a generous swirl of dulce de leche throughout. Chopped walnuts can be added for extra texture. This bread takes just 20 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to bake, making it ideal for anyone craving a simple homemade treat.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 6 gbaking powder
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 50 gdried milk powder
- 10 gsalt
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 4large eggs
- 2 mlvanilla extract
- 400 mldulce de leche
- 100 gchopped walnuts (optional)(adds crunch and flavor)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 20cm x 10cm loaf pan and set aside.
Tip: Use a non-stick spray for easy release.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for a short time.
- 4
Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- 5
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix, as this can lead to a dense bread.
- 6
Pour in dulce de leche and mix until just combined. If using walnuts, fold them in at this stage.
Tip: Don't overmix, as this can lead to a dense bread.
- 7
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Check the bread frequently during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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