Classic Snack Bread

Submitted by Californian

"A very versatile, moist, delicious bread that takes only minutes to make."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 1 Loaf
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1⁄2 cup sugar (Splenda works here too, add 1/4 tsp baking soda)
• 2 cups skim milk
• 1 (4 ounce) package instant pudding mix
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 1/2 cup fruit (optional) or 1/2 cup nuts, etc. (optional)
• spices, to taste (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, etc.) (optional)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Beat the pudding mix with the milk until mix is completely dissolved, about 2 minutes.
3. In a seperate bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and mix-ins.
4. Add the vanilla to the pudding, then stir together with the flour mixture.
5. Pour into a prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
6. Favorite ideas of mine: Chocolate pudding with 1/4c sliced almonds, 1/4c mini-marshmallows; butterscotch pudding with 1 tsp cinnamon and 1/2c raisins; banana pudding with 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, and 1/2c chopped walnuts, or 1/2c blueberries; white chocolate pudding with 1/4c chopped macadamias and 1/4c raspberries.