Maple Quick Bread
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Maple Quick Bread is a moist loaf featuring the warm, distinctive flavour of maple syrup combined with flour, sugar, eggs and milk. Chopped walnuts can be added for extra texture, and the bread is finished with a soft butter topping and maple glaze. Taking just 20 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to bake, it suits anyone seeking a straightforward baked treat that delivers satisfying results in under an hour.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 100 mlmaple syrup
- 200 mlmilk
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 50 gunsalted butter, melted
- 100 gchopped walnuts (optional)
- 25 gunsalted butter, softened (for topping)
- 50 mlmaple syrup glaze (for topping)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 23cm x 13cm loaf pan and set aside.
Tip: Line the pan with parchment paper for easy release.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients for even distribution.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together maple syrup, milk, eggs, and melted butter.
Tip: Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking until just combined.
Tip: Avoid overmixing for a tender crumb.
- 5
Fold in chopped walnuts, if using.
Tip: Don't overmix to avoid damaging the gluten-free flour.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to get rid of any air pockets.
- 7
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Don't overbake for a moist result.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
Tip: Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9
To make the maple syrup glaze, whisk together maple syrup and softened butter until smooth.
Tip: Adjust the glaze to your desired consistency and drizzle over the cooled bread.
- 10
Optional: Top with additional chopped walnuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra flavor.
Tip: Get creative with your topping of choice!
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