SPICE BREAD WITH MAPLE BUTTER

Spice Bread with Maple Butter image

Whole wheat and tastes great! Sit back and enjoy the compliments with this flavorful bread. Katherine Nelson Centerville, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices) and 1/2 cup butter.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
BUTTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flours, baking powder, spices and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk just until moistened. Fold in walnuts., Transfer to a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack., Beat butter ingredients until blended; serve with bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.