Vanilla Quick Bread
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This vanilla quick bread is one of my go to recipes when I want something homemade but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen. It comes together in just 45 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for weeknight baking or unexpected guests. The beauty of quick breads is their simplicity, and this one uses basic pantry staples that won't break the bank. Plus, eggs provide excellent protein and choline, which supports brain health, so you're getting something nourishing along with pure comfort. Whether you add walnuts for extra crunch or keep it simple, this tender, aromatic loaf never disappoints.
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Ingredients
- 300all-purpose flour
- 150granulated sugar
- 100unsalted butter, softened
- 2large eggs
- 10pure vanilla extract
- 300milk
- 6baking powder
- 3salt
- 100chopped walnuts (optional)
- 50confectioner's sugar (for dusting)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20x20cm baking dish and line it with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk.
- 4
Gradually pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 5
If using walnuts, fold them into the batter with a rubber spatula.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- 7
Dust the top with confectioner's sugar.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool in the dish for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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