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Mini Loaves

Delicious Mini Loaves: A Trio of Flavorful Joy in Every Slice

Savor the joy of homemade Mini Loaves featuring lemon poppyseed, chocolate chip, and banana chocolate chip flavors, perfect for brunch or as a thoughtful gift.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 cup sugar granulated or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder check for freshness
  • 1 pinch salt to enhance flavor
  • ½ cup melted butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 2 large eggs or flax eggs for vegan
For Lemon Poppyseed Loaf
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest for bright flavor
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds optional
For Chocolate Chip Loaf
  • 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or dark
For Banana Chip Loaf
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas for moisture

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Loaf pans
  • oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until blended.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix ½ cup of melted butter with 2 large eggs and your choice of flavoring.
  3. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, avoiding over-mixing.
  4. Divide the batter into three bowls. Stir in flavorings for each loaf.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F and pour the batter into greased loaf pans, filling them two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These mini loaves are versatile, allowing flavor swaps. Store at room temperature or freeze for longer freshness.

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