Cardamom Quick Bread (Tasty Easy Recipe) - Heavenly Home Cooking (2024)

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Our cardamom quick bread has a sweet and unique flavor that is sure to brighten your morning. It is moist and studded with flecks of cardamom and ground cloves. Serve it with softened butter and a drizzle of honey for a sweet and delicious start to your day!

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I love a good quick bread or muffin for breakfast. Nothing beats it. They're such great make ahead options and they freeze very well. My goal with this post is to share something unique, and I think I have done that with this delicious cardamom quick bread recipe. It's certainly a hit at my house!

Table of Contents
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 📔 Instructions
  • 🥣 Equipment
  • 🍞 Variations
  • ❓ Frequently Asked Questions
  • Related Recipes
  • Recipe
  • 📚 References
  • Comments

🧾 Ingredients

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  • 2⅓ cups white all-purpose flour.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves. Do you want to transform this recipe into a delicious cinnamon cardamom bread? Simply swap the cloves with ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon instead. Yum!
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda. Leavening agent. Baking soda works with the buttermilk to cause the bread to rise.
  • 2 large eggs. Binding agent. Holds the batter together. To make an eggless version, you can substitute a couple of tablespoons of flaxseed meal, ¼ cup silken tofu or almond butter. Please refer to this chart for guidance on egg substitutions in baked goods.
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar. Adds sweetness. For a no sugar option, substitute one cup of Swerve sugar replacement.
  • ½ cup safflower oil. Or another vegetable oil like canola oil. Liquified coconut oil will work as well.
  • 1 cup buttermilk. If you do not have buttermilk, you can substitute a cup of regular milk and add a tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar. You can also substitute one cup of plain yogurt for the buttermilk.
  • ¼ teaspoon salt. Enhances flavor.

📔 Instructions

Step 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease and flour a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan or spray with baking spray. Set aside.

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Remove the loaf from the oven and cool on a wire rack. After about 30 minutes remove the loaf from the pan and allow to cool completely on the wire rack before cutting into 9 slices.

🥣 Equipment

🍞 Variations

  • Cinnamon cardamom bread. Replace the ground cloves with ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
  • Orange cardamom bread. Stir 1 tablespoon of fresh orange zest into dry ingredients.
  • Cardamom raisin bread. Stir ½ cup raisins into dry ingredients.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this bread considered a "quick bread"?

This bread is a quick bread because it can baked immediately after mixing the batter. Its leavening agent (the ingredient that causes it to rise), in this case baking soda, does not require the proofing (time required for the dough to rest and ferment before baking) that a yeast dough requires.

How do I store this bread?

Wrap it tightly in aluminum foil. It will keep in your pantry for 1-2 days, in your refrigerator for up to a week and in your freezer for up to 3 months. Please see the frequently asked questions in our post for maple syrup bread for more detailed information about how to store a homemade quick bread.

What does salt do in quick bread?

The salt enhances the other flavors going on in this quick bread - in this case cardamom and cloves. If you do not include it, this bread will end up tasting bland.

More quick bread and muffin recipes to make and love. ❤️

  • Maple Syrup Bread
  • Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bread
  • Banana Raisin Bread
  • Orange Craisin Muffins

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Recipe

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Cardamom Quick Bread

Author: Heavenly Home Cooking

Our cardamom quick bread has a sweet and unique flavor that is sure to brighten your morning. It is moist and studded with flecks of cardamom and ground cloves. Serve it with softened butter and a drizzle of honey for a sweet and delicious start to your day!

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Servings 9 servings

Calories 346

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

  • 2⅓ cups white all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • ½ cup safflower oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease and flour a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan or spray with baking spray. Set aside.

    In a large bowl, sift together flour, cloves, cardamom, baking soda and salt. Stir with a wire whisk. Set bowl aside.

  • In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together. Add the oil. Beat well.

  • Pour the egg, sugar and oil mixture into the dry ingredients. Add the buttermilk and stir to combine. Stir only until no visible flour remains, about 10-15 good stirs. Do not overmix.

  • Pour the batter into prepared pan and bake for 55 minutes to 1 hour. Loaf is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

    Remove the loaf from the oven and cool on a wire rack. After about 30 minutes remove the loaf from the pan and allow to cool completely on the wire rack before cutting into 9 slices.

Notes

Variations

  • Cinnamon cardamom bread. Replace the ground cloves with ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
  • Orange cardamom bread. Stir 1 tablespoon of fresh orange zest into dry ingredients.
  • Cardamom raisin bread. Stir ½ cup raisins into dry ingredients.

How do I store this bread?

Wrap it tightly in aluminum foil. It will keep in your pantry for 1-2 days, in your refrigerator for up to a week and in your freezer for up to 3 months. If freezing, it's helpful to cut individual slices before freezing. Reheat slices in the microwave on high.

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg

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Comments

  1. Yvonne says

    Cardamom Quick Bread (Tasty Easy Recipe) - Heavenly Home Cooking (18)
    Loved the recipe. I did the Cinnamon Cardamom bread version and it was a hit with the family. I plan on using the Orange Cardamom bread recipe next. Happy Baking!

    Reply

    • Sandra says

      Thanks for the positive feedback, Yvonne! I'm so happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed the recipe. 🙂

      Reply

  2. Karen says

    Do I have to use safflower oil? Will Canola oil work?

    Reply

    • Sandra says

      Hi Karen,

      Yes you can substitute canola oil. Happy baking!

      Reply

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FAQs

How to make homemade bread more flavorful? ›

You can also add herbs and seasonings such as garlic, rosemary, dill, chopped onion, jalapeño, shredded cheese, chopped nuts, dried cranberries, etc. My no yeast bread is the quick bread alternative here—you can add flavors to that loaf, too! Baker's Tip: Avoid adding too much flour to the dough as you work with it.

What is the difference between quick bread and sweet bread? ›

"Quick bread" is a term used to describe any and all breads that are made without yeast as a leavening agent. They are leavened chemically, usually with baking powder or baking soda, and can be with sweet or savory. Technically, most sweet breads (section 8) are also quick breads.

What makes the tastiest bread? ›

To determine whether bread is of good quality, there are several factors and characteristics you can identify. For example the crust must be crisp and of a darker tone than the inside, a strong flavour and taste due to the flour, as well as a pleasant smell. What's also important is that the conservation is longer.

What are the best herbs to add to bread? ›

Herbs like rosemary, thyme, parsley and oregano don't just add flavor to the bread. They also create a great herbal scent to your kitchen.

What are the 7 basic ingredients in quick bread? ›

The possibilities are endless, but the common factor is the basic ingredients of fat, sugar, eggs, flour, liquid, leavening agent, and a flavoring ingredient. The flavoring might be a fruit or vegetable, a liquid such as buttermilk or fruit juice, an extract, herbs, or spices.

What is used in quick bread instead of yeast? ›

Choose Quick Breads Instead

Essentially, quick breads are any breads that do not require yeast. Instead of using yeast to make the bread rise, quick breads rely on other leavening agents like baking soda and baking powder to get height.

What are the 5 types of quick breads? ›

Quick Bread
  • Irish Soda Bread.
  • Popovers and Yorkshire Pudding.
  • Tortillas.
  • Scones.
  • Biscuit.
  • Cornbread.
  • Pumpkin Bread.
  • Zucchini Bread.

What can I add to bread for flavor? ›

'Any nuts, seeds, small or chopped dried fruits, olives, fresh thyme or rosemary can be added without changing the dough. For the best distribution, scatter the ingredients into the dough at the 'knocking back' stage. '

Why is my homemade bread so bland? ›

Salt adds flavor to bread. If none or too little is used in a recipe, the bread will lack the right flavor and taste "bland." If you reduce the amount of salt, try adding some dried herbs to increase the flavor. Too much yeast in bread will give bread an off-taste.

How to jazz up homemade bread? ›

Lay out your toppings — whether it's chia seeds, poppy seeds, oats, or even some other fun grains — out on a tray. (A cookie sheet is perfect, and it'll help make clean-up easy.) Then, moisten the top of your loaf with a damp towel, and transfer it into the tray.

How do you increase the flavor and tenderness of bread? ›

Ingredients: More Than Just Flour and Water
  1. Oil or Butter: These fats coat the flour proteins, leading to a tender crumb. ...
  2. Sugar: Not only does it sweeten the bread, but sugar also retains moisture. ...
  3. Baking Soda: When added, especially in recipes with acidic ingredients, it can make bread soft and spongy.
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