Treacle Quick Bread
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
My go to recipe for when I need something warm and satisfying fast is this treacle quick bread. It comes together in just fifteen minutes of prep, then bakes for thirty minutes while you relax with a cup of tea. Treacle brings wonderful deep molasses notes and contains iron and potassium, making this treat a bit more nourishing than your average sweet bread. The beauty of this recipe is its simplicity, perfect for beginner bakers or anyone craving homemade goodness without fuss. A few pantry staples and you're done.
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Ingredients
- 200 gall-purpose flour
- 100 gsugar
- 120 mltreacle
- 400 mlmilk
- 2 eggeggs
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 50 gunsalted butter
- chopped nuts (optional)
- golden syrup (optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 20cm round cake pan and line the base with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a high-quality treacle for the best flavor.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to get rid of any lumps in the dry ingredients.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, treacle, and melted butter.
Tip: Use a high-quality treacle for the best flavor.
- 4
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
Tip: Make sure to beat the eggs well to incorporate all the ingredients.
- 5
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, whisking until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter, or it will be tough.
- 6
If using nuts or golden syrup, fold them into the batter at this stage.
Tip: Optional, but adds a nice texture and flavor.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Make sure the batter is evenly distributed for a smooth cake.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Don't overbake, or the cake will be dry.
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