My Mother-in-Law's Plum Bread

Recipe View Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). (5 minutes) Prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan by greasing it generously with butter or lining with parchment paper, ensuring it overhangs the sides for easy removal.

Recipe View In a small bowl, gently toss the chopped plums with 1 tablespoon of flour until they are lightly coated. This will prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the bread during baking. (2 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step is crucial for achieving a tender crumb. (5 minutes) Beat in the vanilla extract, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. (3 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the 1 ½ cups of flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the yogurt, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix. (5 minutes) Gently fold in the flour-coated plums.

Recipe View Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the top of the batter with the packed light brown sugar. (2 minutes) This will create a delightful, caramelized crust.

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (45-50 minutes) If the top begins to brown too quickly, tent the loaf loosely with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.

Recipe View Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. (15 minutes) Slice and serve. Enjoy the delightful aroma and taste of homemade plum bread.