Dutch Spice Bread
Warm up your kitchen with the comforting aroma of Dutch Spice Bread, a fragrant and flavorful treat that's perfect for any time of the year. This delightfully spiced quick bread combines classic winter spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger with the rich sweetness of brown sugar for an irresistible depth of flavor. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal for busy bakers looking to create a heartwarming homemade loaf. Customize it by folding in raisins or chopped nuts for added texture and sweetness, or enjoy it plain with a touch of butter for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Baked to golden perfection in under an hour, this moist and tender spice bread makes a wonderful centerpiece for cozy gatherings and is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 150 grams brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 240 milliliters whole milk
- 60 grams unsalted butter, melted
- 1 unit large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 75 grams raisins (optional)
- 50 grams chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be thick and slightly lumpy.
If using raisins or nuts, fold them into the batter at this stage.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve plain or with a smear of butter. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
347 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.8 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 43 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 288 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.0 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 220 mg | 5% | |
*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.
