Marmalade Quick Bread Recipe
Description: Delightfully moist and crunchy, this Marmalade Quick Bread is the perfect accompaniment for tea or as a delicious dessert. The unique flavor of this bread will vary depending on the sweetness of the marmalade used, making each loaf a little different. It’s an easy-to-make recipe that comes together quickly, ideal for both novice and experienced bakers.
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Recipe Category: Quick Breads
Servings: 1 loaf
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | egg |
| 1/3 cup | honey |
| 1/2 cup | sweet butter, melted |
| 1/2 cup | orange marmalade |
| 1/2 cup | additional marmalade (optional) |
| 2 tablespoons | rum |
| 1 cup | walnuts, chopped |
| 2 cups | unbleached white flour |
| 2 teaspoons | baking powder |
| 1/2 teaspoon | baking soda |
| 1/2 teaspoon | salt |
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| Nutritional Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3423.5 |
| Total Fat | 176 g |
| Saturated Fat | 67.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 455.5 mg |
| Sodium | 2703.6 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 421.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g |
| Sugars | 203.3 g |
| Protein | 52.6 g |
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This step is crucial for ensuring that your bread bakes evenly and achieves the perfect texture.
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Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg until it becomes light in color, which typically takes about 2 minutes of vigorous whisking. Gradually add in the honey, melted butter, orange juice, marmalade, and rum. Mix these ingredients thoroughly until well combined, creating a smooth and homogenous mixture.
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Incorporate the Nuts: Gently stir in the chopped walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture, as they will provide delightful crunchiness in every bite.
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Sift Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the unbleached white flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This step aerates the flour and helps create a lighter loaf.
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Combine Mixtures: Carefully fold the sifted dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined; be cautious not to over-mix, as this can result in a denser bread. If the marmalade used is particularly runny, consider adding an extra 1/4 cup of flour to balance the moisture.
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Prepare the Loaf Pan: Grease a standard loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray to prevent the bread from sticking. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
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Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 50 minutes. The bread is ready when the top feels springy to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool: Once baked, allow the loaf to cool in the pan for about 10 to 15 minutes. This resting period helps firm up the bread, making it easier to remove from the pan. After this time, carefully turn the bread out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Enjoy: Slice the bread once it has cooled, and savor its delightful flavors with a cup of tea or enjoy it as a sweet treat. Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- This Marmalade Quick Bread is versatile; feel free to experiment with different types of marmalade or add other nuts to customize the flavor profile to your liking.
- Consider serving this bread with a dollop of cream cheese or butter to elevate the experience further.
- This recipe is a fantastic way to use up leftover marmalade and can easily be doubled for larger gatherings or to have on hand for the week ahead.
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Marmalade Quick Bread, and relish the joy it brings to your tea time or dessert spread!
