The Best Raspberry Bread – Golden, Irresistible

The Best Raspberry Bread – Golden, Irresistible. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to a perfect, golden crust. It’s crispy on the outside, soft and moist on the inside, and better than store-bought. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe and Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cookies.

What You'll Need for The Best Raspberry Bread – Golden, Irresistible

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
• Optional: Fresh raspberries for garnish

How to Make The Best Raspberry Bread – Golden, Irresistible

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine ingredients: Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in raspberries.
5. Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. Cool and serve: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.

Storing & Reheating The Best Raspberry Bread – Golden, Irresistible

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: Batter can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Let it come to room temperature before baking.

Freezing The Best Raspberry Bread – Golden, Irresistible

Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat slices in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 minutes. Microwave: Reheat slices in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the raspberries with any other berry or even chocolate chips.
• Make-ahead: The batter can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Let it come to room temperature before baking.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled to make two loaves.
• Troubleshooting: If the bread is browning too quickly, tent the pan with aluminum foil.

The Best Raspberry Bread – Golden, Irresistible

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Prep

10 minutes

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Cook

50-60 minutes

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Total

1 hour

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Serves

1 loaf

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Diet

Gluten-Free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup fresh raspberries

Seasonings

• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder

Optional Toppings

• Powdered sugar for dusting
• Fresh raspberries for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine ingredients: Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in raspberries.
5. Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. Cool and serve: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the raspberries with any other berry or even chocolate chips.
• Make-ahead: The batter can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Let it come to room temperature before baking.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled to make two loaves.
• Troubleshooting: If the bread is browning too quickly, tent the pan with aluminum foil.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
• Oven reheat: Reheat slices in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat slices in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
• Make ahead: Batter can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Let it come to room temperature before baking.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 310
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 48g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 22g
• Sodium: 170mg
• Cholesterol: 35mg
• Sat. Fat: 7g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try The Best Raspberry Bread – Golden, Irresistible and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!