Pain Quatre Epices

4 Spice Bread

This is a favorite in France. Everyone eats it and waits for the next loaf to pop out of the oven. Jump on board with this simple to make loaf that will have you sneaking bites.

Ingredients

4 cups flour

1 tbsp. MarnaMaria 4 Spice

2 1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

4 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 large egg

1 cup honey

1 tbsp. finely-grated orange zest

1 cup water

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
Butter a loaf pan, dust it with flour, then tap out any excess.
Combine flour, MarnaMaria 4 Spice, baking soda and salt in a bowl.
In the separate bowl, mix together the butter, egg, honey and orange zest.
Add the water, then gradually add the dry ingredients, until just combined. Be careful to not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cool for 10 minutes, then remove from the loaf pan and transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Serves 8

Wine Pairing

Sweet Wine.

Also known as Dessert Wine.

There is a whole crowd of people saying they don’t like it.

Until they try it.

It’s a little known fact but France has some of the best sweet wines in the world! France’s Sauternes has been noted as liquid gold for centuries. Produced exclusively in the Bordeaux region of France, this wine is one of the most prized in the country. Its sweet flavor and smooth texture will leave your palate begging for more.

Sauturnes is completely drinkable without overpowering the senses. It pairs wonderfully with desserts and makes a great after dinner drink instead of a harsher and more pungent alcohol. It can even be enjoyed in the afternoon with a heavy appetizer such as a creamy, dense French cheese.