Spanish bread, also known as “Pan de España,” is a traditional Spanish cake-like bread. Here’s a basic recipe to make Spanish bread at home:
Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
- Confectioners’ sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy. You can use a hand mixer or stand mixer for this step.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, mixing until well combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- If using lemon zest, fold it into the batter gently until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, you can dust the top of the bread with confectioners’ sugar for a decorative touch.
- Slice and serve your Spanish bread as desired. It’s perfect with a cup of coffee or tea!
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding nuts, chocolate chips, or other flavorings to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy your homemade Spanish bread!
