Description
Rustic Apple Bread emerges as a delightful symphony of autumn’s finest harvest. Warm cinnamon and sweet apples mingle in a comforting loaf that beckons you to savor each tender, spiced slice with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups white granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups milk (whole or any kind)
- 1 cup apple, peeled and diced
- ⅔ cup vegetable oil
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Topping:
- ⅔ cup white granulated sugar
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a moderate temperature and prepare loaf pans with a light coating of grease to prevent sticking.
- Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl, creating a uniform mixture that will provide structure and flavor to the bread.
- Utilize a stand mixer to blend eggs, milk, and vegetable oil until the liquid components are smoothly incorporated.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring carefully to avoid overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- Introduce diced apples and ground cinnamon into the batter, distributing them evenly to ensure a consistent flavor profile throughout the loaf.
- Transfer the batter into prepared loaf pans, carefully filling each pan approximately two-thirds full to allow proper rising during baking.
- Create a delectable topping by mixing sugar and cinnamon, then generously sprinkle over the surface of each loaf.
- Use a knife to create a gentle swirling motion, integrating the topping into the batter for a marbled effect and enhanced flavor distribution.
- Place the loaves in the preheated oven and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean, indicating complete cooking.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool slightly before slicing and serving, letting the flavors meld and settle.
Notes
- Perfectly ripe, sweet apples transform this bread into a moist, tender breakfast or dessert treat.
- Dice apples into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution and balanced flavor throughout the loaf.
- Use room temperature eggs and milk to help ingredients blend smoothly and create a more consistent batter texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense bread; stop mixing as soon as ingredients are just combined.
- Cinnamon sugar topping adds a delightful crispy, caramelized layer that elevates the bread’s overall taste and appearance.
- Cool bread completely before slicing to maintain its structural integrity and prevent crumbling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 277
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 116 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg