Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking Four Sweet Mini Loaves from One Dough, a versatile recipe that transforms a simple batter into four unique flavors. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family moments, these mini loaves are easy to customize with your favorite fruits and nuts. Each loaf is moist, flavorful, and perfect for sharing or gifting, making them an excellent addition to any occasion. Whether you prefer the tangy sweetness of cranberry orange or the rich indulgence of cherry almond, this recipe invites creativity while ensuring delicious results every time.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- 3 eggs
- 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
- 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup mashed overripe banana
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare nonstick mini loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and vegetable oil. Combine both mixtures with sugars until just mixed.
- Divide the base batter into four portions and add desired flavor ingredients to each portion.
- Pour each flavored batter into the mini loaf pan sections.
- Bake for 25-28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini loaf (70g)
- Calories: 211
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 173mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 36mg