Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Almond Cherry Bread, a moist and flavorful treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack. This quick and simple recipe features the luscious combination of fresh cherries and almond extract, enhanced by Greek yogurt and buttermilk for that ideal soft texture. With a preparation time of just 20 minutes, you can easily whip up this charming loaf for any occasion. Whether enjoyed plain, toasted with butter, or drizzled with a sweet almond glaze, this bread will impress your family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tsp almond extract
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups fresh cherries (pitted and quartered)
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8½-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick baking spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, Greek yogurt, buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla extract, almond extract, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Sift dry ingredients into the wet mixture and blend until just combined.
- Toss cherries in cornstarch to coat lightly before folding them into the batter along with sliced almonds.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle reserved cherries and almonds on top.
- Bake for approximately 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg