Classic Nut Bread
Experience the warmth and homestyle charm of our Classic Nut Bread recipe, a tender, moist loaf brimming with the rich flavors of cinnamon, creamy buttermilk, and crunchy mixed nuts like walnuts and pecans. Perfectly balanced with a touch of brown sugar sweetness, this quick bread is a delightful treat for breakfast, snack, or dessert. Simple to prepare in just 15 minutes, the recipe features a foolproof blend of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, softened butter, and vanilla extract, while the optional sprinkle of extra nuts on top adds a rustic, bakery-style finish. Baked to golden perfection in under an hour, this versatile nut bread is sure to become a comforting favorite in your kitchen. Slice it warm and enjoy with butter, coffee, or tea for a truly satisfying indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup mixed nuts, chopped (such as walnuts and pecans)
- 0.25 cup optional: additional nuts for topping
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Fold in the chopped nuts with a spatula, making sure they're evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. If desired, sprinkle additional nuts on top for garnish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve the nut bread, enjoying it plain or with a spread of butter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4430 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 287.2 g | 368% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.4 g | 422% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 650 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 2654 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 400.0 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.1 g | 129% | |
| Total Sugars | 163.0 g | ||
| Protein | 96.5 g | 193% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 762 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 25.9 mg | 144% | |
| Potassium | 2990 mg | 64% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
