Sweet Communion Bread

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons melted butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs and milk together. Add to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
4. Spread batter into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Remove from oven and brush with melted butter. Let cool in pan before slicing.

Interesting Facts

• Sweet Communion Bread is a traditional American recipe, usually served around Easter and Christmas.
• The bread is a light and fluffy, and can be served with butter, jam, or honey.
• The melted butter brushed on top gives the bread a golden brown crust.