A classic and delicious recipe that can be found in many bakeries is plum bread. This sweet and savory bread is a great choice for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Here is a complete recipe for making this delicious bread at home.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped prunes
- 1 cup of hot water
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 cups of wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Preparation Method:
To start making the plum bread, you first need to preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. While the oven is heating up, take a large bowl and add the chopped prunes and hot water. Soak the plums in the water for about 10 minutes so they can soften.
In a separate bowl, beat the sugar and egg until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes. Then, in another bowl, mix the wheat flour, salt, sodium bicarbonate, cinnamon powder and nutmeg. These are the dry ingredients for the bread.
Once the plums are soft, add the egg-sugar mixture to the bowl of plums. Mix well. Then add the dry ingredients to the bowl and mix until all the ingredients are well combined. If you want to add walnuts to your bread, now is the time to add them to the mix.
Once the bread dough is ready, pour it into a greased loaf pan. Place the form in the preheated oven and bake the bread for about 50-60 minutes. You can check if the bread is done by inserting a toothpick into the center of the bread. If the toothpick comes out clean, the bread is done.
Once the bread is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then remove the bread from the tin and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Once the bread is completely cold, you can cut it and serve.
Tips:
This plum bread recipe is quite versatile. You can add other ingredients to the bread dough to give it a different taste. For example, you can add orange or lemon zest to give the bread a citrus flavor. Or you can add chopped chocolate to make a chocolate plum bread.
Also, if you want to make a healthier bread, you can replace the all-purpose flour with whole-grain flour and the sugar with honey or maple syrup. You can also add flax or chia seeds to the dough to increase the bread's fiber content.
In conclusion, plum bread is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for any occasion. Whether for a special breakfast, afternoon snack or even a homemade gift, this bread is sure to be a hit.
