Decadent loaf combining pancake, maple syrup, and bourbon for a cozy brunch or sweet finishing touch.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
08 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
10 - 1/3 cup whole milk
11 - 2 tablespoons bourbon
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ For Serving (Optional)
13 - Additional maple syrup
14 - Powdered sugar
15 - Toasted pecans or walnuts
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, whole milk, bourbon, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Gently pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Transfer batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
06 - Allow loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, release onto a wire rack to cool fully before slicing.
07 - Cut into slices and serve with extra maple syrup, powdered sugar, or toasted nuts as desired.
