Necessary utensils
One of the great advantages of this quick bread is that it requires no special equipment. An oven and a few basic utensils are all you need.
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A large mixing bowl
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A wooden spoon or spatula
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A baking tray or oven-safe pan
Parchment paper -
Parchment paper (optional)
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An oven (or a pan with a lid for pan-frying)
Detailed preparation steps
1. Preheat your oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (fan-assisted) or 220°C (conventional). This preheating is essential to ensure rapid rising and a golden-brown crust. If using a frying pan, start heating it over medium heat and keep a lid handy.
2. Mix the dry ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Mix thoroughly to distribute the baking powder and salt evenly. This step prevents bitter spots in the batter.
3. Add the liquid ingredients
Pour in the milk and olive oil (or melted butter). Mix until you have a smooth dough. The dough may seem slightly sticky: this is perfectly normal.
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