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Spice Isle Nutmeg Bread

The Quirky Foodster Team

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Ingredients

  • 300 g (2 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
  • 10 g (2 tsp) baking powder
  • 2 g (1/2 tsp) baking soda
  • 3 g (1/2 tsp) salt
  • 2 tsp (2 tsp) whole nutmeg, freshly grated
  • 1 tsp (1 tsp) cinnamon, ground
  • 115 g (1/2 cup) butter, softened
  • 150 g (3/4 cup) brown sugar
  • 2 (2) eggs
  • 180 ml (3/4 cup) buttermilk
  • 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a loaf tin.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon together.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  5. Alternate folding in the dry ingredients and buttermilk in three additions, mixing just until combined.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared loaf tin and bake 45–50 minutes until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the tin 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool fully before slicing.

Introduction: A quick sweet bread celebrating Grenada's signature export crop, nutmeg bread is baked for church fairs, tourist markets and festive family gatherings, its aroma filling homes near the nutmeg processing stations.

Cultural Background: A quick sweet bread celebrating Grenada's signature export crop, nutmeg bread is baked for church fairs, tourist markets and festive family gatherings, its aroma filling homes near the nutmeg processing stations.

Tips: Do not overmix once the flour is added, to keep the crumb tender. Use freshly grated whole nutmeg for the fullest, most authentic aroma.

Variations: Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch. Drizzle with a simple rum glaze once cooled for a festive touch.

Storage: Store wrapped at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 10 days.

Reheating: Warm individual slices in a 150°C (300°F) oven for 5 minutes, or toast lightly.

Nutrition: Approx. 240 kcal, 4 g protein, 9 g fat, 36 g carbohydrate per serving (1 slice).

FAQs:

Q: Can I substitute buttermilk?

A: Yes, mix 180 ml milk with 1 tsp lime juice and let sit 5 minutes as a substitute.

Q: Why did my bread sink in the middle?

A: This is usually from underbaking or opening the oven door too early; test doneness with a skewer before removing.

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