Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Old-Fashioned Carrot Bread




From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...This is a lovely old-fashioned tea cake. It has its roots in the kitchens of Eastern Europe, and those of you who grew up in ethnic neighborhoods probably enjoyed a variant of this sweet bread when you were a child. While its rough appearance leaves much to be desired, I wanted to share this simple recipe with those of you who need such loaves for morning meetings or afternoon teas. Its taste will more than make up for its homely appearance, and the ease with which it comes together almost guarantees it a spot in your repertoire. The loaf can be made with a bowl and wooden spoon and the only other equipment you will need is a box grater to shred the carrots. The bread is moist and dense and keeps exceptionally well. If you want to make it a bit more fancy, raisins and shredded coconut can also be added to the batter. I do hope you'll give the bread a try. Here is how it is made.

Old-Fashioned Carrot Bread...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite courtesy of the Chicago Tribune

Ingredients:

2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup nuts, chopped
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 cups carrot, grated
3 eggs

Directions:

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
1) Whisk flour, soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in center of flour mixture.
2) Add nuts, oil, vanilla, sugar, carrots and eggs. Mix well.
3) Scrape into prepared loaf pan. Let stand 30 minutes before baking.
4. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes. Coll in pan for 15 minutes. Turn bread out of pan and continue cooling om a wire rack. Yield: 8 servings.

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14 comments :

Ginny Hartzler said...

To me this looks so good and simple. I have made carrot cake and cupcakes, and this looks easier than either.

Lenia said...

This is such a mouthwatering carrot bread!I will definitely going to make it!
Cheers,dear Mary!

Alessandra said...

I like, especially because here in NZ there is only carrot cake with lots of icing on top, a bit too sweet for me.

Ciao
Alessandra

Top Cuisine avec Lavi said...

Hi Mary, this bread looks delicious! Greatings!

Krista said...

This looks so moist and tender and good, Mary. :-) I do love a good tea bread. :-)

RATOLINHA said...

Simplesmente adorei!
Um bolo fabuloso!
beijos

Joanne said...

Sounds so full of great, comfort food flavor!

kitchen flavours said...

This looks simple and lovely! I like simple homey cakes like this, thanks for sharing!

Bernideen said...

You have so many great recipes here - I am going to be using a lot of ink on my computer printing them out!!!!!

pam said...

I love these kind of breads, perfect with a cup of tea.

Priya Suresh said...

Fantastic quick bread, would love to have few slices.

Beverly said...

It looks so moist and delicious. I can't begin to tell you the blood loss on my first encounters with a box grater when I was a young bride. Thank goodness I improved.

Eileen said...

It sounds delicious! And it looks so moist, too. Perfect for tea time.

SKIP TO MALOU said...

I love "old fashioned" recipes. It brings forth home and warmth... just as what this carrot bread brings.

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