When it comes to baking and creating delightful treats in the kitchen, Flower Pot Walnut Bread is a true gem. This recipe not only yields a delicious, moist bread but also presents beautifully when baked in flower pots. Perfect for a cozy afternoon tea or as a lovely homemade gift, this bread will surely become a staple in your baking repertoire.
**Flower Pot Walnut Bread**
**Ingredients:**
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup plain yogurt
– 1 cup chopped walnuts
– Confectioners’ sugar for dusting
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 6-inch clean terracotta flower pots, making sure they are food-safe. Place the pots on a baking sheet and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined. Set this dry mixture aside.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Add in the vanilla extract and mix well.
5. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the yogurt. Begin and end with the flour mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts, reserving a few for sprinkling on top.
7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared flower pots, filling them about 3/4 full. Smooth the tops with a spatula and sprinkle the remaining walnuts over the batter.
8. Place the baking sheet with the filled pots in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Once baked, remove the flower pots from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen the bread, then invert the pots to release the bread onto the rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, dust the Flower Pot Walnut Bread with confectioners’ sugar for a touch of sweetness.
Enjoy this delightful Flower Pot Walnut Bread with your favorite tea or coffee, or wrap it up beautifully to give as a thoughtful homemade gift to friends and family. The charming presentation in the flower pots adds an extra touch of whimsy to this delicious treat, making it a must-try recipe for any baking enthusiast.
