Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm, golden-brown slice of bread that transports you straight to grandma's kitchen - that's exactly what our Old Fashioned Batter Bread promises! This incredibly simple yet delectable recipe transforms basic pantry ingredients into a mouthwatering loaf that will have your family and friends begging for seconds. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, this bread is about to become your new go-to recipe for instant kitchen happiness.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 60 mins
Total Time: 75 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1 loaf
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This allows the oven to reach the right temperature for baking the bread evenly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together until they are well blended.
- In a separate bowl, mix together 1 cup of milk and 1/4 cup of melted butter. Ensure that the melted butter is not too hot to avoid cooking the milk.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Grease a loaf pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray to prevent the bread from sticking.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula if necessary.
- Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the loaf pan from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.
- After cooling, carefully remove the bread from the pan and allow it to cool completely on the rack before slicing.
- Enjoy your Old Fashioned Batter Bread warm or at room temperature, with butter or your favorite spread!
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure even mixing and consistent texture.
- Do not overmix the batter - some small lumps are perfectly fine and will help maintain the bread's tender crumb.
- Check your baking powder's freshness to ensure the bread rises properly.
- Use a toothpick or cake tester to confirm doneness - it should come out clean when inserted into the center.
- Let the bread cool slightly before slicing to help it maintain its structure.
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like rosemary or thyme to the dry ingredients.
- Store the bread in an airtight container to maintain freshness for 2-3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 150kcal
Carbohydrates: 19g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 20mg
