Chocolate Chip Streusel Bread…*
…the sweetest way to start your day
Yesterday marked the end of classes for me at GVSU. Although I still have to get through a couple finals next week before I can technically ‘graduate,’ I’m still delighted to say I will never again have to sit through a boring lecture. Thank the Lord! This morning, I jumped out of bed with excitement that I had the day to myself. To celebrate, I wanted to indulge in something tasty—something a little more exciting than my usual PB laden English muffin. I took a quick peek at my ‘to-bake’ list and immediately decided on Sprinkled with Flour’s Chocolate Chip Streusel Bread. It’s safe to say I’ve never worked so hard for my breakfast before, but it was well worth it.After 35 minutes of prep time and another 60 of bake time, I was drooling by the time the loaf was done. As I cut the bread into thick, hearty slices, the smell of cinnamon and toasted pecans filled the air. The streusel topping was crisp and crunchy, but inside, the bread was soft and warm. I think the best part about this bread was the gooey chocolate chips in every bite, similar to those found in a fresh baked chocolate chip cookie. Mmmmm, mmmmmm, mmmmm. Next time, I think I will make this recipe into streusel-topped muffins so I’m not tempted to eat the whole loaf. Then again, that probably wouldn’t stop me. Oh well, Happy (early) Graduation to me! :)
…the sweetest way to start your day
Yesterday marked the end of classes for me at GVSU. Although I still have to get through a couple finals next week before I can technically ‘graduate,’ I’m still delighted to say I will never again have to sit through a boring lecture. Thank the Lord! This morning, I jumped out of bed with excitement that I had the day to myself. To celebrate, I wanted to indulge in something tasty—something a little more exciting than my usual PB laden English muffin. I took a quick peek at my ‘to-bake’ list and immediately decided on Sprinkled with Flour’s Chocolate Chip Streusel Bread. It’s safe to say I’ve never worked so hard for my breakfast before, but it was well worth it.After 35 minutes of prep time and another 60 of bake time, I was drooling by the time the loaf was done. As I cut the bread into thick, hearty slices, the smell of cinnamon and toasted pecans filled the air. The streusel topping was crisp and crunchy, but inside, the bread was soft and warm. I think the best part about this bread was the gooey chocolate chips in every bite, similar to those found in a fresh baked chocolate chip cookie. Mmmmm, mmmmmm, mmmmm. Next time, I think I will make this recipe into streusel-topped muffins so I’m not tempted to eat the whole loaf. Then again, that probably wouldn’t stop me. Oh well, Happy (early) Graduation to me! :)
The Ingredients…*
(Recipe by: Sprinkled with Flour)
For the Loaf
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 milk buttermilk
2 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
For the Streusel Topping
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. butter
1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
(Recipe by: Sprinkled with Flour)
For the Loaf
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 milk buttermilk
2 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
For the Streusel Topping
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. butter
1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
The Instructions…*
(1) Preheat oven to 350°F
(2) Grease a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan; Set aside
(3) For the streusel topping, combine the brown sugar and 3 tbsp. of flour in a small bowl; Using a fork or your fingers, cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; Stir in the 1/3 cup of chopped nuts; Set aside
(4) For the loaf, beat the butter using an electric mixer on medium-high speed for 30 seconds and beat in sugar until combined; add the buttermilk and baking powder and beat until combined
(6) Add the eggs and vanilla, and then, add the flour, cinnamon and salt and beat until combined
(7) Finally, stir in the chocolate chips and nuts
(8) Spoon the batter into the greased pan, and spread evenly; sprinkle the Streusel topping over the batter
(9) Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean
(10) Allow to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes; then carefully remove from pan, and cool completely on wire rack
(1) Preheat oven to 350°F
(2) Grease a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan; Set aside
(3) For the streusel topping, combine the brown sugar and 3 tbsp. of flour in a small bowl; Using a fork or your fingers, cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; Stir in the 1/3 cup of chopped nuts; Set aside
(4) For the loaf, beat the butter using an electric mixer on medium-high speed for 30 seconds and beat in sugar until combined; add the buttermilk and baking powder and beat until combined
(6) Add the eggs and vanilla, and then, add the flour, cinnamon and salt and beat until combined
(7) Finally, stir in the chocolate chips and nuts
(8) Spoon the batter into the greased pan, and spread evenly; sprinkle the Streusel topping over the batter
(9) Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean
(10) Allow to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes; then carefully remove from pan, and cool completely on wire rack