Italian Fresh Prune Plum Bread Recipe

Name: Italian Fresh Prune Plum Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, at room temperature; 2 cups granulated sugar; 4 eggs; 1 teaspoon grated orange rind; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 cup sour cream; 1 cup chopped hazelnuts or 1 cup walnuts; 3 cups diced blue Italian plums

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, at room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup sour cream
1 cup chopped hazelnuts or 1 cup walnuts
3 cups diced blue Italian plums

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F
2
Lightly grease two 9 x 5 inch loaf pans.
3
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, and beat well after each addition. Add the orange rind and vanilla.
4
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, cinnamon, cream of tartar and baking soda. Add the dry ingredients and sour cream alternately to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
5
Stir in the nuts and plums. Divide the batter between the two loaf pans.
6
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7
Let the pans cool on a rack for 10 minutes, then turn the loaves out of the pans and cool completely on the rack. Makes 2 loaves.
8
Lucy Waverman's Cooking School Cookbook.

1554

kcal

Calories

Fat

178

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, at room temperature, 2 cups granulated sugar, 4 eggs, 1 teaspoon grated orange rind, and more.

Yes, Italian Fresh Prune Plum Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Fresh Prune Plum Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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