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quick bread recipe with yeast
- Total Time: 125 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This quick bread recipe with yeast creates a soft, fluffy loaf much faster than traditional methods, featuring a vibrant dark cherry filling and fragrant orange blossom glaze. It requires only a short rest and rise, making it perfect for brunch or a satisfying treat with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 240 ml (1 cup) whole milk, warmed to 40-46°C (105-115°F)
- 7 g (2.25 teaspoons) instant dry yeast
- 360 g (3 cups) all-purpose flour
- 50 g (0.25 cup) granulated sugar, divided
- 60 ml (0.25 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus 1 tablespoon for greasing
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 5 g (1 teaspoon) fine sea salt
- 300 g (2 cups) pitted dark sweet cherries, fresh or frozen
- 15 ml (1 tablespoon) cornstarch
- 30 ml (2 tablespoons) orange blossom water, divided
- 120 g (1 cup) powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: Combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar in a large bowl. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Combine Dough Ingredients: Add melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining granulated sugar, and salt. Add the wet ingredients to the dry, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead and Rest Dough: Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rest for 10-15 minutes while preparing the filling.
- Prepare Cherry Filling: Simmer cherries and 1 tablespoon sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes. Whisk cornstarch with orange blossom water to create a slurry; stir into cherries. Cook for 1-2 minutes until thick. Remove from heat, mash lightly, and cool completely.
- Assemble Swirl Loaf: Roll rested dough into a 12×16 inch rectangle. Spread the cooled cherry filling evenly, leaving a half-inch border on one long edge. Roll tightly into a log from the opposite long edge and pinch the seam closed.
- Second Rise and Bake: Place the log in a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 45-60 minutes, or until nearly doubled in size. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake for 30-35 minutes, tenting with foil if browning too quickly.
- Glaze and Serve: Cool the loaf in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, orange blossom water, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf and serve.
Notes
For best results, ensure the melted butter and cherry filling are cooled completely before adding them to the dough. If the loaf begins to brown too quickly during baking, loosely tent it with aluminum foil. If using fresh cherries, ensure they are pitted first.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg