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Indulge in the delightful experience of making Four Sweet Mini Loaves from One Dough, a versatile recipe that allows you to craft four unique flavors from a single dough base. Perfect for cozy family gatherings or festive occasions, these mini loaves are not only visually appealing but also incredibly moist and flavorful. With variations like cranberry-orange, banana-pecan, and maraschino cherry almond, there’s something to please every palate. Simple to prepare and customizable with your favorite ingredients, these mini treats make excellent gifts when beautifully packaged.

Ingredients

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2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup milk
3 eggs
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup fresh cranberries (Cranberry-Orange Loaf)
1 tablespoon orange zest (Cranberry-Orange Loaf)
2 tablespoons orange juice (Cranberry-Orange Loaf)
1/4 cup prepared eggnog (Eggnog Nutmeg Loaf)
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (Eggnog Nutmeg Loaf)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract (alcohol-free) (Eggnog Nutmeg Loaf)
1/4 cup sliced almonds (Maraschino Cherry Almond Loaf)
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries (Maraschino Cherry Almond Loaf)
2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice (Maraschino Cherry Almond Loaf)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda (Banana Pecan Loaf)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (Banana Pecan Loaf)
1/4 cup chopped pecans (Banana Pecan Loaf)
1/2 cup mashed overripe banana (Banana Pecan Loaf)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a mini loaf pan.
In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and vegetable oil.
Combine both mixtures gently along with the sugars until just mixed.
Divide the base batter into portions and add flavor variations.
For each variation, fold in the respective flavor ingredients and pour into the mini loaf pan sections.
Bake for 25-28 minutes until golden brown; cool before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 28 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mini loaf (45g)
Calories: 162
Sugar: 13g
Sodium: 115mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 0.9g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 0.8g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg