How to Make My Mother-in-Law's Plum Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the feeling of nostalgia that comes with a beloved family recipe. My Mother-in-Law's Plum Bread is a cherished recipe that has been passed down through generations in my spouse's family. Every bite of this delicious and comforting bread brings back memories of warm family gatherings and cozy winter evenings by the fire.

This recipe is a labor of love, handed down from my mother-in-law who took great pride in her baking. With each batch, she would carefully s...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup pitted, chopped plums
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅓ cup plain yogurt
  • ¼ cup brown sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9x5-inch loaf

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray, or line with parchment paper.
  • Sprinkle chopped plums with 1 tablespoon of flour in a bowl and toss to coat; set aside.
  • Beat white sugar, butter, and vanilla extract in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; beat in eggs. Sift 1 ½ cups of flour, salt, and baking soda into a separate bowl; stir into egg mixture, alternating with yogurt until mixture is smooth. Fold in flour-coated plums; pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle brown sugar on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    338 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 343mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 33g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 112mg