Brown Sugar Quick Bread
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3.7
Brown Sugar Quick Bread
Description
This Brown Sugar Quick Bread is made by mixing dry ingredients—brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt—with a wet mixture of egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. The batter is poured into pans and optionally topped with extra brown sugar for a sweet, slightly crunchy surface after baking. Baking times vary by pan size, with mini loaves taking around 35-40 minutes, large loaves 50-60 minutes, and muffins about 25-30 minutes.
The bread results in a soft, tender texture with a cinnamon-spiced sweetness and subtle vanilla aroma. The use of brown sugar throughout enriches the flavor and moisture. It’s a straightforward quick bread that does not require yeast or rising time, making it approachable for home baking.
This bread can be served sliced for breakfast or as a sweet treat. Its mild sweetness pairs well with spreads, butter, or simply enjoyed plain. Cooling slightly before serving allows the crumb to set for easier slicing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease 3 mini loaf pans (or 1 large loaf pan/muffin tray)
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour , ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- In a small bowl, combine the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla.
- Combine the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans, filling about 1/2 way.
- Sprinkle additional brown sugar on top of the pans. *optional but recommended
- Place pans into preheated oven and bake for about 35-40 minutes (mini loaves) *50-60 minutes if large loaf, 25-30 minutes if muffins
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving! Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 217kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 222mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 79mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 53IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.