Delicious and Moist Homemade Plum Bread Recipe

This homemade plum bread is a true delight for the senses. Made with ripe plums, warm spices, and a hint of vanilla, this bread is incredibly moist and bursting with flavor. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat with a cup of tea, this recipe is a family favorite that will leave you craving for more. Follow these step-by-step instructions to create this mouthwatering plum bread in your own kitchen in just under 2 hours.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 1/2 cups ripe plums, pitted and chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
6. Fold in the chopped plums and walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, slice and serve. Enjoy!

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