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Irresistible Mint Chip Sweet Bread Loaf Recipe Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day

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A festive and nostalgic mint chip sweet bread loaf that combines fresh mint flavor with melty mint chips, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ⅔ cup (160ml) buttermilk or milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon mint extract
  • 1 cup (170g) green mint chips, chopped if large
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9×5 inch loaf pan thoroughly with butter or non-stick spray, then lightly dust with flour to prevent sticking.
  2. Whisk together dry ingredients: sift 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat ½ cup (115g) softened unsalted butter with ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs: Crack in 2 large room-temperature eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Mix in wet ingredients: Stir in ⅔ cup (160ml) buttermilk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon mint extract.
  6. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Fold in mint chips: Gently stir in 1 cup (170g) green mint chips, saving a handful to sprinkle on top if desired.
  8. Pour batter into loaf pan: Scrape the batter evenly into your prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle reserved mint chips on top.
  9. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes. Check at 50 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool: Remove the loaf from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Toss mint chips in a teaspoon of flour before folding in to prevent sinking. Let eggs and butter reach room temperature for better mixing. Avoid overmixing to keep bread tender. Use high-quality mint chips for best melt and flavor. The bread tastes better after a day as flavors develop.

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