Indulge in the sweet and decadent flavors of butterscotch with this easy to make butterscotch bread recipe. The bread has a moist and tender crumb with a rich caramel flavor that will satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
- 1/4 cup milk
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the melted butter and brown sugar.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, until just combined.
- Fold in the butterscotch chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve the butterscotch bread and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Butterscotch is a type of confectionery made with brown sugar and butter, giving it a caramel-like flavor.
Butterscotch was originally made as a hard candy, but now it is commonly used in baking and desserts.
The word 'butterscotch' is believed to have originated from the terms 'butter' and 'scotch', with 'scotch' referring to the process of scoring the candy before cutting it into pieces.