Caraway-Fruit Quick Bread
A flavorful quick bread featuring caraway seeds, dried fruits, and nuts, offering a moist texture and aromatic taste, perfect for breakfast or teatime enjoyment.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Grease a 5 by 9 inch loaf pan.
- Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a mixing bowl.
- Stir in caraway seeds.
- Add butter and blend with a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture is the texture of coarse cornmeal.
- Stir in raisins, currants, and walnuts.
- Blend beaten eggs and milk; add all at once to the fruit mixture, stirring just until all the flour is moistened.
- Turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead lightly until smooth.
- Shape into a loaf and place into the greased loaf pan.
- Bake for one hour or until the loaf starts to come away from the pan.
Tips & Substitutions
For a lighter texture, ensure that your flour is properly sifted before measuring. You can substitute the walnuts with pecans or omit them entirely for a nut-free version. If you prefer a sweeter loaf, consider adding a bit more sugar or incorporating dried fruits like apricots. This bread pairs wonderfully with a spread of butter or cream cheese, making it a delightful addition to any brunch table alongside American recipes.
Serving Suggestions
This Caraway-Fruit Quick Bread is perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Serve it warm with butter or cream cheese, or enjoy it alongside a bowl of fresh fruit. It also complements a hot cup of tea or coffee. For a delightful dessert, consider pairing it with Cherry-Blueberry Delight for a fruity finish.
Storage & Reheating
Allow the bread to cool completely before storing. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and keep it at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, place it in an airtight container in the freezer, where it can last for up to three months. To reheat, slice and warm in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Caraway-Fruit Quick Bread contains roughly 613 calories, with 14g protein, 87g carbohydrates, and 28g fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin C (64% of the Daily Value), dietary fiber (58% of the Daily Value), and iron (43% of the Daily Value), and a good source of potassium. Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 1179mg per serving (51% of the Daily Value).
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour?
Yes, you can substitute whole wheat flour for all-purpose flour, but the texture may be denser. To balance this, consider adding an extra tablespoon of milk to keep the bread moist.
How can I make this recipe vegan?
To make this quick bread vegan, substitute the butter with a plant-based alternative and use flax eggs or applesauce in place of the eggs. You can also use almond milk or another non-dairy milk.
What can I add to enhance the flavor?
You can enhance the flavor by adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg, or even a splash of vanilla extract. For a unique twist, consider mixing in some orange zest, which complements the caraway perfectly.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).