This comforting breakfast bread is wonderfully soft, slightly sweet, and endlessly customizable. Whether you enjoy it plain or load it up with fruit, nuts, or warm spices, this loaf makes a perfect morning treat or afternoon snack.
For the Base:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 1 ¾ cups |
| Baking soda | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | ½ teaspoon |
| Unsalted butter, melted | ½ cup |
| Granulated sugar or brown sugar | ¾ cup |
| Large eggs (room temperature) | 2 |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Buttermilk* | ½ cup |
*Tip: No buttermilk? Use ½ cup milk with 1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar. Let sit for 5 minutes before using.
Optional Add-Ins (Choose Your Favorites):
Step 1: Prep the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Combine the Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix the melted butter with sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each. Stir in the vanilla extract, followed by the buttermilk. Mix until the batter is silky and fully blended.
Step 4: Combine Everything Together
Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet ingredients. Use a spatula or spoon and mix just until combined—avoid overmixing! If you’re adding bananas, berries, nuts, chocolate chips, or spices, fold them in now.
Step 5: Bake It Up
Pour the batter into your loaf pan and level the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
✨ Serving Suggestions:
Toast slices and top with butter or nut butter, or enjoy as-is with a hot cup of coffee or tea.
Want it more indulgent? Drizzle with a glaze or dust with powdered sugar after cooling.
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