Toffee Quick Bread
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This toffee quick bread has become my go to treat whenever I want something indulgent but don't have hours to spend baking. The whole thing comes together in just an hour from start to finish, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last minute gatherings. What I love most is how the toffee bits and chocolate chips create these pockets of sweetness throughout, while the walnuts add a nice textural contrast. Brown sugar brings some molasses to the mix, which actually contains minerals like calcium and potassium that refined sugar lacks. Plus, this recipe is incredibly budget friendly and uses pantry staples you probably already have on hand. It's the kind of simple, satisfying bread that makes your home smell amazing and tastes homemade without any fussy techniques.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 3 gbaking soda
- 1 gsalt
- 200 gunsalted butter
- 250 ggranulated sugar
- 100 glight brown sugar
- 4 nulllarge eggs
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 100 gtoffee bits(chopped)
- 400 mLmilk
- 100 gsemisweet chocolate chips
- 50 gwalnuts(chopped (optional))
- ½ mLbutter flavor extract
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C. Grease a 20x20cm baking dish and line it with parchment paper.
Tip: For easy removal, make sure the parchment paper is securely attached.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Tip: Make sure to whisk well to remove any lumps.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Tip: This will help ensure the bread is moist and flavorful.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- 5
Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.
Tip: Stir well to ensure there are no chocolate chunks.
- 6
Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a dense bread.
- 7
Stir in the toffee bits, milk, and melted chocolate until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are incorporated.
- 8
Fold in the chopped walnuts (if using) and butter flavor extract.
Tip: This will help distribute the flavors evenly throughout the bread.
- 9
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
Tip: Make sure the batter is evenly distributed to ensure the bread cooks consistently.
- 10
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Avoid overbaking, as this can lead to a dry bread.
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