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Old Fashioned Buttermilk Bread Recipe

An easy, beginner-friendly old-fashioned buttermilk bread recipe that makes a super soft and fluffy loaf. Made with simple pantry staples and real buttermilk, it has a rich, comforting flavor that is perfect for everyday slicing, toasting, and sandwiches!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated white sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or light olive oil)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter, oil, eggs, and buttermilk together until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spoon or spatula just until flour disappears (do not overmix, or the bread will get tough).
  5. Scrape the batter into your greased loaf pan. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then move it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.