Celebrate Easter with this delightful Sweet Easter Quick Bread. It's a traditional American recipe that combines the flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and raisins in a soft and sweet bread loaf. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, this quick bread is easy to make and will be loved by everyone. Get into the Easter spirit with this tasty treat!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raisins
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Add the raisins to the batter and gently fold them in.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
