Shortnin Bread Tennessee Style
Rich, buttery, and irresistibly nostalgic, Shortnin' Bread Tennessee Style is a Southern classic brought to life with a modern twist. This quick and easy recipe combines the earthy sweetness of molasses with the warm, caramelized notes of brown sugar, all folded into a crumbly butter-rich dough. Perfectly baked in just 25 minutes, these golden squares deliver rustic charm and melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s both comforting and indulgent. Ideal for sharing, this traditional treat takes minimal effort with maximum flavor payoff, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy it alongside a tall glass of milk for the ultimate Southern-inspired dessert experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 cup Butter
- 2 tablespoons Molasses
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder until the ingredients are evenly combined.
Cut the butter into small cubes and add it to the dry mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Drizzle the molasses and vanilla extract over the mixture. Gently work it into a dough using your hands. The dough should come together and be firm but slightly sticky.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface with the back of a spoon or your hands.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow it to cool completely before cutting into squares or bars.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Shortnin' Bread pairs perfectly with a glass of cold milk, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a drizzle of honey.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3082 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 186.5 g | 239% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.5 g | 512% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 526 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 2628 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 321.3 g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 137.7 g | ||
| Protein | 26.7 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 252 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1046 mg | 22% | |
*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.
