Here’s a simple and soft Crumb Bread recipe—a slightly sweet bread with a delicious crumb topping, perfect for breakfast or snacks. 🍞✨
Crumb Bread
🥘 Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Crumb Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Equipment
- 9×5-inch loaf pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or spoon
- Fork or pastry cutter for topping
Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
Step 2: Make the Bread Batter
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix milk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Step 3: Make the Crumb Topping
- In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Cut in the cold butter using a fork or pastry cutter until mixture is crumbly.
- Sprinkle evenly over the top of the bread batter.
Step 4: Bake
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 5: Serve
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
- Optional: spread with butter, cream cheese, or jam.
Tips
- For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon lemon or orange zest to the batter.
- You can add ½ cup chopped nuts or raisins to the batter for variety.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days.