Best 3 Quick Breads Made With Buttermilk Recipes

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Buttermilk is a tangy and creamy dairy product that adds a distinctive flavor and texture to various baked goods, including quick breads. Unlike traditional yeast-based breads that require lengthy rising times, quick breads, such as muffins, scones, and soda bread, rely on chemical leavening agents like baking soda or baking powder to rise quickly. Incorporating buttermilk into these recipes introduces a tender crumb, a light tang, and a moist texture that sets them apart from their non-buttermilk counterparts. Whether you're seeking a hearty breakfast option, a delightful tea-time treat, or a savory addition to your dinner spread, buttermilk-based quick breads offer a convenient and versatile way to satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK BUTTERMILK CINNAMON BREAD



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This quick and easy bread recipe allows you to share a good-looking loaf with a friend. Or make five mini loaves for the church bazarr or for freezing.

Provided by sugarpea

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups buttermilk
2 eggs
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons walnuts, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Mix flour, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl combine oil and sugar; add buttermilk and eggs and mix well; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
  • Fill 2 greased 8"x4"x2" loaf pans (or five 5"x2 1/2" mini loaf pans) about 1/3 full.
  • Combine cinnamon and remaining 1 cup sugar; sprinkle half over the batter; top with remaining batter and cinnamon-sugar; swirl batter with a knife; sprinkle with nuts.
  • Bake at 350°, 45-55 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean; cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

BLUEBERRY BREAD WITH BUTTERMILK



Blueberry Bread with Buttermilk image

This is a great blueberry bread made with buttermilk. Makes one loaf.

Provided by Mr.Bob

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 cup white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 large eggs
½ cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh blueberries, or more to taste
¼ cup white sugar
2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Combine flour and baking powder in a medium bowl and set aside.
  • Combine sugar and butter in a small bowl; mix for about 1 minute. Add eggs and mix well; add buttermilk and vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated. Pour over the dry ingredients and mix until incorporated. Fold in blueberries with a rubber spatula. Pour batter into the prepared bread pan.
  • Mix sugar, flour, and butter together in a bowl with your fingers until the butter is mixed in well with the flour and sugar. Sprinkle the topping over the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges and remove the loaf from the pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 68.2 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 102.2 mg, Sugar 27.2 g

FAVORITE BUTTERMILK BREAD



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"Crusty on the outside and tender on the inside, this bread is my family's all-time favorite," reports Michele Surgeon of Medford, Oregon. "Honey helps the crust bake up golden brown, wheat germ adds extra nutrition and the wonderful flavor will likely make it your family's standard for homemade bread, too."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 teaspoons active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3 cups warm buttermilk (110° to 115°)
3/4 cup butter, melted and cooled
1/4 cup honey
3 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup toasted wheat germ
9 to 10 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add buttermilk, butter, honey, salt, baking soda, wheat germ and 4 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. , Turn onto a heavily floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide into thirds. Divide each portion into thirds; shape each into a 12-in. rope. Braid three ropes; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Place in a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Preheat oven to 350°. Bake 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

- Buttermilk adds a tangy flavor and moist texture to quick breads. - Use room temperature ingredients for best results. - Do not overmix the batter; overmixing can result in a tough, dense loaf. - Fill the loaf pan no more than two-thirds full to allow for rising. - Bake quick breads in a preheated oven for the best rise and texture. - Use a toothpick to test if the bread is done; it should come out clean when inserted into the center of the loaf. - Allow the bread to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Buttermilk quick breads are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. There are many different variations of buttermilk quick bread, so you can find one that suits your taste. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a moist, flavorful loaf of buttermilk quick bread that the whole family will love.

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