Belgian Speculoos Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ¾ cup whole milk, warmed to about 110°F
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• ½ cup speculoos cookie butter
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
2. 2In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. 3In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, sugar, and speculoos cookie butter until smooth.
4. 4Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
5. 5Gradually pour in the warm milk while stirring continuously.
6. 6Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until no flour streaks remain; do not overmix.
7. 7Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. 8Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. 9Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. 10Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.