Description
This Maple Syrup Bread is a moist and flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. Infused with pure maple syrup and buttermilk, it offers a delicate sweetness balanced by a tender crumb. Easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection, this bread is a delightful treat best served warm with butter or additional maple syrup.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease and flour a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan or spray it with non-stick baking spray to prevent the bread from sticking. Set aside while you prepare the batter.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt until evenly combined. This ensures proper leavening and seasoning throughout the bread.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk the beaten egg, pure maple syrup, buttermilk, and melted cooled unsalted butter thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; be careful not to overmix as this can make the bread tough. Aim for a batter with some small lumps.
- Bake the bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This indicates the bread is fully cooked.
- Cool the bread: Remove the loaf from the oven and place it on a cooling rack. Let it cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then carefully remove the bread from the pan. Allow it to cool completely on the rack for several hours to set properly before slicing.
- Serve: Slice the bread and serve warm with additional butter and warm maple syrup for the best experience.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and fluffy.
- Make sure the melted butter is cooled before mixing with the wet ingredients to avoid cooking the egg prematurely.
- The bread tastes best when allowed to cool completely before slicing.
- Leftover bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Optional: Add chopped nuts or spices like cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
