“My family had a potato farm in central Maine. My grandmother and then my mother and aunts made sure we had loaves of this ready to eat”
This Maine Molasses Quick Bread is a classic, comforting loaf with a rich, sweet, and slightly spiced flavor. The dark molasses gives it a distinctive taste and a moist, dense texture. It’s a simple recipe perfect for a cozy breakfast or afternoon snack.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Baking soda | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Ground cinnamon | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Granulated sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Dark molasses | 1/2 cup |
| Whole milk, room temperature | 1 1/2 cups |
Instructions:
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×5 inch loaf pan with baking spray and set aside.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, dark molasses, and whole milk.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring to combine until just mixed.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes (1.5 hours), or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with a few moist, but not wet, crumbs.
- Cool the Bread: Cool the bread in the loaf pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Serve the Maine Molasses Quick Bread with softened salted butter or cream cheese. Enjoy!
