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Apple Bread Recipe

Apple Bread Recipe
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5.3 from 9 reviews

This moist and flavorful Apple Bread is a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Packed with tender apple pieces and a warm hint of cinnamon, this bread combines a soft crumb with a sweet, slightly spiced sugar swirl topping, making it irresistibly delicious and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups white granulated sugar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • ⅔ cup vegetable oil

Additional Ingredients

  • 1 cup apples, diced and peeled
  • ⅔ cup white granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pans thoroughly to prevent sticking and set them aside.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon until well combined. Set this mixture aside.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Using a stand mixer fitted with a beater attachment or a large mixing bowl and hand mixer, beat together the eggs, milk, and vegetable oil until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
  4. Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until the batter is just moist. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender bread texture. Then gently fold in the diced and peeled apples along with the cinnamon to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
  5. Fill Loaf Pans: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pans, filling each to about two-thirds full to allow room for the bread to rise.
  6. Add Toppings: In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix the remaining ⅔ cup sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle this cinnamon sugar mixture evenly on top of each loaf. Use a knife to gently swirl the topping into the batter on the surface for a decorative and flavorful effect.
  7. Bake the Bread: Place the loaf pans in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 40 minutes. To test doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the bread; it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. Once done, remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before removing from pans.

Notes

  • For a more intense apple flavor, consider using tart apples like Granny Smith.
  • Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the bread light and fluffy.
  • You can substitute vegetable oil with melted butter for a richer flavor.
  • This bread freezes well; wrap in foil and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Adjust cinnamon amount in topping according to taste preference.

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