Nut Bread Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
🥄 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 50 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 1 loaf
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Nut Bread with this easy-to-follow recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. This quick bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even as a sweet treat during potluck gatherings. Loaded with the goodness of nuts, it’s a comforting bake for chilly winter days.
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup mixed nuts (reserve a small amount for mixing with flour)
Instructions:
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Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a loaf pan, ensuring easy release after baking.
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Cream Sugar and Shortening:
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.
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Incorporate Eggs:
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully combined.
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Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
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Prepare Nuts:
- Reserve a small portion of the flour mixture and toss it with the mixed nuts. This helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the loaf during baking.
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Mix Wet and Dry:
- In another bowl, mix together the milk and vanilla extract.
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Alternate Additions:
- Gradually add the flour mixture and the milk mixture to the creamed sugar and shortening mixture, alternating between the two and starting and ending with the flour mixture.
- (You can follow the pattern: flour-liquid-flour-liquid-flour.)
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Fold in Nuts:
- Gently fold in the floured nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Serve:
- Once baked, remove the Nut Bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for a few minutes.
- Transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Enjoy the warm, nutty aroma and delicious taste of this homemade Nut Bread. Perfect for any occasion, it’s sure to become a favorite among family and friends!
