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Butterscotch Bread

An old-fashioned butterscotch bread recipe made with brown sugar, golden raisins, and buttermilk. Serve this quick bread recipe for a sweet treat at breakfast or brunch.

This sweet bread could also be used as a dessert or a brunch recipe when served with a dollop of whipped cream on top and sprinkled with a bit of cinnamon.

Also try spreading this quick bread with butter or cream cheese spread for a quick snack. Serve warm or cold.

Note: This recipe makes 2 loaves, one for you and one for sharing with a neighbor or family. Cut the recipe in half if you only want to make one for yourself.

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Butterscotch Bread Recipe

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This butterscotch bread recipe makes 2 loaves.

You may divide the recipe in half if you only want one loaf of bread. This bread freezes well.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Baking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredient List:

2 eggs
3 Tablespoons melted butter
2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
2 cups buttermilk
4 cups all purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup golden raisins or chopped nuts (optional)

Baking Equipment Needed:

2-9" x 5" loaf baking pans
2 large mixing bowls.

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, gently beat the 2 eggs with a fork.

Step 3: Add in the brown sugar and melted butter.

Step 4: Stir in the buttermilk and mix until fully incorporated.

Step 5: In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Step 6: Add the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until well mixed. This can also be done with an electric mixer.

Step 7: Stir in raisins or nuts by hand.

Step 8: Grease the bottoms only of 2-9" x 5" loaf baking pans. Divide the batter evenly between the two pans.

Step 9: Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes until the bread starts to pull away from the sides of the pan and it golden brown on top. Check the center of the bread with a toothpick. It should come out clean.

Step 10: Let stand 10 minutes before removing from the pans. Allow the bread to cool completely.

This quick bread makes 2 loaves. You may divide the recipe in half if you only want one loaf of bread.

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