Easy Sweet Bread Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes | Servings: 24 slices

Overview

This Easy Sweet Bread is a classic, no-yeast quick bread made with simple pantry staples, ready for the oven in just five minutes. It’s moist, lightly sweet, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon treat with coffee or tea. The recipe can be customized endlessly with glazes, extracts, fruits, or chocolate chips.

Ingredients

• 2 cups white granulated sugar
• 4 cups all-purpose flour (spoon into measuring cup for accuracy)
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups milk
• ⅔ cup vegetable oil (or canola oil / melted butter as substitute)

Instructions

1. Prep
   • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Grease 6 miniature loaf pans or 2 standard 1-pound loaf pans.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
   • Set aside.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
   • In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat eggs, milk, and vegetable oil on low speed until combined.
4. Combine Mixtures
   • Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture using a spatula or paddle attachment.
   • Stir until just incorporated — do not overmix.
5. Bake
   • Pour the batter into prepared pans, filling each about 1 inch from the top.
   • Optional: sprinkle sugar on top for a delicate crust.
   • Bake 40 minutes (mini loaves) or 50 minutes (large loaves), or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and Serve
   • Allow loaves to cool slightly before slicing.
   • Serve warm, or once cooled, add a glaze if desired.

Julie’s Tips

• Flour Accuracy: Spoon flour into the cup rather than scooping directly from the bag to avoid adding excess.
• Don’t Overmix: Overmixing can make the bread dense instead of fluffy.
• Test for Doneness: Every oven varies; use the toothpick test to check.

Baking Alternatives

• Muffins: Grease miniature muffin tins and fill ⅔ full. Bake 12 minutes or until just golden.
• Single Loaf: Cut recipe in half for one large loaf; bake 50 minutes.

Mix-In Ideas

• Fruit: Up to 1 cup fresh or dried (apple, cranberry, strawberry, blueberry, orange, etc.)
• Nuts: Up to ½ cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or candied nuts.
• Chocolate: Up to ½ cup chocolate chips or chunks.
• Extracts: Up to 1 tablespoon vanilla, lemon, orange, or almond extract.

Optional Glazes

• Classic Sugar Glaze – for a sweet finish.
• Cream Cheese Glaze – rich and tangy.
• Citrus Glaze – lemon or orange for a bright note.
• Apple Cider Glaze – for a fall twist.

Storage

• Room Temperature: Store tightly covered for up to 5 days.
• Refrigerator: Up to 1 week.
• Freezer: Wrap tightly and store up to 3 months. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition (Per Slice)

Approx. 210 kcal | Carbs 33g | Fat 8g | Protein 3g

Easy Sweet Bread

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• Author: carlosramirez
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 24 slices
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

A classic, no-yeast quick bread that is moist, lightly sweet, and perfect for any time of the day.

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Ingredients

• 2 cups white granulated sugar
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups milk
• ⅔ cup vegetable oil (or canola oil/melted butter)

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease 6 miniature loaf pans or 2 standard 1-pound loaf pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, milk, and vegetable oil on low speed until combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just incorporated.
5. Pour the batter into prepared pans, filling each about 1 inch from the top and optionally sprinkle sugar on top.
6. Bake for 40 minutes (for mini loaves) or 50 minutes (for large loaves), or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Allow to cool slightly before slicing, and serve warm or with a glaze if desired.

Notes

Spoon flour into the measuring cup for accuracy. Avoid overmixing for fluffy bread. Use toothpick to test for doneness.

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Category: Bread
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American