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Apple Bread

Moist Apple Bread that Will Make Your Home Smell Divine

Delight in this Moist Apple Bread, a cozy treat filled with apples and cinnamon that will make your home smell divine.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups finely diced apple Use Braeburn, Granny Smith, or Fuji.
  • 2 cups flour All Purpose, Spelt, or Oat.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Essential for leavening.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon For flavor or a swirl.
  • 1 cup sugar Regular, brown, or coconut for sweetness.
  • 1 cup milk of choice Dairy, almond, or soy.
  • 1/2 cup oil or applesauce Or replace with mashed bananas.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the Optional Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tablespoons milk To achieve desired consistency.

Equipment

  • 9×5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl: Whisk together 2 tablespoons of milk with ground cinnamon in a bowl and set aside.
  2. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  3. Combine the Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add the Apples and Wet Ingredients: Fold in the diced apples and pour in milk, oil or applesauce, and vanilla extract. Stir gently until just combined.
  5. Pour Batter and Add Cinnamon Swirl: Pour batter into the prepared pan and drizzle the cinnamon swirl over, swirling into the batter.
  6. Bake the Apple Bread: Bake for about 50 minutes; check for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing for optimal moisture retention. Various fruit variations can be used.

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