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Cinnamon Apple Bread
Ingredients:
For the Bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar:
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the Eggs and Vanilla:
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the Apples:
- Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Prepare the Topping:
- In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping.
- Assemble the Bread:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
- Bake the Bread:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your delicious cinnamon apple bread with a sweet, crunchy topping!
