Sugar Plum Bread with Homemade Butter
Delight your taste buds with this festive Sugar Plum Bread with Homemade Butter—an irresistible holiday treat that's both comforting and elegant. This tender, spiced quick bread is infused with warm notes of cinnamon and nutmeg, perfectly balanced by the natural sweetness of dried plums. But the real showstopper? The creamy, fresh, homemade butter you’ll whip up from scratch, bringing a luxuriously rich touch to every slice. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe is a must-try for cozy brunch gatherings, holiday breakfasts, or simply enjoying with a steaming cup of tea. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of soft, fruity bread and velvety butter, making it the perfect seasonal indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup dried plums (chopped)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 0.33 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 0.25 tsp salt (for butter)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Stir in the chopped dried plums, ensuring they are evenly dispersed through the dry mixture.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter will be slightly lumpy.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth 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.
While the bread cools, make the homemade butter by pouring the heavy cream into a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whip the cream on medium-high speed until it separates into butter solids and buttermilk, about 8-10 minutes.
Strain out the buttermilk and rinse the butter solids under cold water to remove any remaining liquid. Use a spatula to press out any excess water.
Sprinkle the butter solids with 1/4 tsp of salt and knead gently to incorporate. Place the butter in a small dish or wrap it in parchment paper to chill until ready to serve.
Slice the cooled bread and serve with a dollop of the homemade butter for a rich and festive treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2306 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 67.7 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.7 g | 204% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 170 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 2548 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 386.5 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.0 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.2 g | ||
| Protein | 41.6 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 175 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 1595 mg | 34% | |
*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.
