🍞 Moist & Flavorful Plum Bread – The Perfect Tea Loaf
This Plum Bread is soft, slightly spiced, and full of sweet-tart chunks of fresh plum. It’s a cozy quick bread that works beautifully for breakfast, brunch, or even as a dessert with a drizzle of glaze. No yeast, no fuss – just mix, bake, and enjoy.
💜 Why You’ll Love This Plum Bread
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✅ Uses fresh plums (or overripe ones!)
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✅ No mixer needed – just a bowl and spoon
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✅ Moist texture with warm spices
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✅ Freezer-friendly and great for gifting
🛒 Ingredients
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1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp ground nutmeg
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup vegetable oil
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2 large eggs
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¾ cup brown sugar
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½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 ½ cups chopped fresh plums (about 3 medium)
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Optional: chopped nuts or a streusel topping
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep & Preheat
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment for easy removal.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients
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In another bowl, whisk oil, eggs, brown sugar, yogurt, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Fold & Finish
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Stir the wet ingredients into the dry just until combined (don’t overmix).
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Fold in chopped plums and any add-ins (like walnuts or almonds).
5. Bake
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Pour into the prepared pan.
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Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
🍽️ Serving Tips
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Serve warm with butter or cream cheese
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Drizzle with a powdered sugar glaze for dessert
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Toast slices for a cozy tea-time treat
💡 Tips & Variations
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Use Greek yogurt for extra richness
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Add orange zest for a citrus twist
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Replace half the plums with chopped apples or pears
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Top with streusel or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar before baking
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