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Instructions:
👩‍🍳 INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat and Prepare:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients:
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
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Pour the milk and the optional honey (or sugar) into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until a soft, slightly thick batter forms. Be careful not to overmix.
4. Incorporate Fat:
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Add the melted butter or oil to the batter and stir just until the batter is smooth and the fat is fully incorporated.
5. Bake:
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and Serve:
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Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool further.
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Slice and serve while slightly warm for the best experience.
💡 Serving & Storage Tips
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Serving Suggestions: Delicious toasted and slathered with butter and jam, or used to make a hearty sandwich. It’s the perfect side for soups, stews, and salads.
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Storage:Â Keep leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days. For longer storage, wrap slices tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
⚠️ Important Note: The quantity of baking powder in this recipe (⅓ cup) is significantly higher than in most quick breads. This is likely the key to the rapid rise without yeast, but it may impart a slightly metallic aftertaste to some palates. For a more standard quick bread, you may wish to look for a recipe with a different leavening ratio.
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