Nut Bread

📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Bread A classic, simple nut bread recipe featuring a hearty crumb and crunchy texture. Perfect for slicing and serving with butter or jam.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
15 mins45 mins30 mins1 loaf

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Bread pan
  • Whisk

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
3 cupsFlourAll-purpose
1/4 cupSugarGranulated
4 tspBaking PowderNone
1 tspSaltNone
1 cupNutsChopped

Wet Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
1EggBeaten
1 cupMilkNone

Instructions

Mixing and Baking

  1. In a large bowl, mix the 3 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 4 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp salt.
  2. Beat the 1 egg in a separate bowl, add the 1 cup milk, and stir into part of the dry ingredients.
  3. Add the 1 cup nuts and stir in the rest of the dry ingredients until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into a buttered bread pan and let rise for 30 minutes.
  5. Bake until the loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.


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