Description

This Feijoa Loaf is a moist and tender quick bread packed with tangy-sweet feijoa flavor. Easy to make in one bowl, this feijoa loaf recipe is perfect for breakfast, tea time, or a simple homemade treat that stays soft for days.

Ingredients

2 cups plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
1/2 cup milk or yogurt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups feijoa flesh (scooped and chopped)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 180°C and grease or line a standard loaf tin.
In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk sugar, eggs, oil (or melted butter), milk (or yogurt), and vanilla until smooth.
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in chopped feijoa flesh evenly.
Pour batter into prepared loaf tin and smooth the top.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool in tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Avoid overmixing to keep the loaf light and tender.Feijoas add natural moisture and tangy flavor.You can add nuts, white chocolate chips, or spices like cinnamon for variation.Yogurt can replace part of the oil for a lighter texture.