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Apple Cinnamon Bread

Apple cinnamon bread is a warm, fragrant loaf with a tender crumb and a golden crust, infused with the sweet aroma of baked apples and spicy cinnamon. The process involves cooking apples, mixing batter, and baking until the top is crackly and golden, resulting in a comforting, homey bread with a moist interior and an inviting aroma.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups bread flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon Ceylon preferred for mellow aroma
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cups milk whole or 2%
  • 0.25 cups melted butter unsalted preferred
  • 2 cups diced tart apples (e.g., Granny Smith) softened and fragrant after cooking
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar dark preferred
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon sugar topping for sprinkling before baking

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Loaf pan
  • Saucepan
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Toothpick or cake tester
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced apples and brown sugar, cooking until the apples are soft and fragrant, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with sugar until well combined and slightly frothy, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add milk and melted butter to the eggs, mixing until smooth. Then fold in the cooled apples and their juices.
  6. Gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients with a spatula, just until combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar.
  8. Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Slice the bread once cooled, revealing a moist crumb with flecks of cinnamon and tender apple pieces. Enjoy warm or at room temperature, perhaps with butter or honey.