Honey Quick Bread
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
When I need something warm and satisfying but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen, this honey quick bread is my go to. It comes together in just 15 minutes of prep, and you'll have a golden loaf cooling on the counter in under an hour. The best part? It requires ingredients you probably already have at home, keeping costs low and fuss minimal. Honey isn't just there for sweetness either; it's packed with antioxidants and natural enzymes that give you a little nutritional boost with every slice. This recipe has become my favorite way to impress guests without the stress.
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Ingredients
- 400 gall-purpose flour
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 50 ghoney
- 50 mlunsalted butter, melted
- 2eggs
- 100 mlmilk
- 1 mlvanilla extract
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Whisk well to avoid lumps.
- 3
In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, honey, melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Mix well until smooth.
- 4
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 5
Pour the batter into a greased 20x20cm (8x8inch) baking dish.
Tip: Smooth the top with a spatula.
- 6
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Tip: Check for doneness after 20 minutes.
- 7
Remove from the oven and let cool in the dish for 5 minutes.
Tip: Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 8
Once cool, slice and serve.
Tip: Enjoy your delicious honey quick bread!
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