Apple Cinnamon Bread
Hey gang! So today, we’re diving into a total comfort hug in bread form — Apple Cinnamon Bread. I mean, just the name alone makes you feel all warm and cozy, right? Picture this: a moist, cinnamony loaf that’s absolutely perfect for slow Sunday mornings or a pick-me-up on a hectic Tuesday. It’s special because it’s packed with chunks of real apples (this ain’t no apple flavoring game), and a cinnamon ripple that’s pretty much happiness baked into every slice. If you haven’t dived into the apple-cinnamon world yet, let this be your sweet entry.
Oh boy, my hubby and the kiddos can’t get enough of this apple-cinnamon bliss! There’s something magical in seeing how quickly they demolish a loaf. True story: once, I pulled this masterpiece fresh from the oven, and within minutes — like magic, folks — half of it was gone. My husband often asks if we have “that apple bread” ready as soon as I mention weekend baking, and if you could see my 5-year-old’s delighted face when he sneaks an extra slice…well, you’d get it. This bread has basically elbowed its way to become a family favorite and trust me, it’s not leaving the rotation anytime soon!
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Why You’ll Love This Apple Cinnamon Bread
– It’s like fall in loaf form and everyone needs a little fall year-round, right?
– Smells like heaven — and who doesn’t want their house to smell incredible?
– Not gonna lie, it’s pretty fool-proof even when I’m all over the place in the kitchen!
– Perfect sidekick to morning coffee, afternoon tea, and maybe even that late-night snack attack.
– SO kid-approved, they legit fought over the last piece last time — hilarious and horrifying.
How to Make It
So picture yourself having a chat with a pal over a cuppa while stirring batter — that’s what making this bread is like. You’ll toss some diced apples into your trusty mixing bowl, sprinkle them with cinnamon ‘til they’re warm brown and happy, give ‘em a swirl with some sweet sugar. Mix like there’s no tomorrow, but not too crazy. Pop it all into a pan, and don’t forget to save a pinch of cinnamon sprinkle for good luck. Into the oven it goes, and voilà! Now, the hardest part: letting it cool. Or don’t, because I never really can wait long. Just slather a slice with some butter and dig in. Drool-worthy guaranteed.
Ingredient Notes
– Apples: Fresh and juicy, these bad boys bring all the flavor — just chop ‘em small so no one loses a tooth.
– Cinnamon: Don’t be shy. This is where the magic happens; go heavy-handed on this while you daydream about cozy sweaters.
– Sugar: I once managed to forget this, and oh boy, was that a wake-up call! Needed it. Adds the sweetest balance.
Recipe Steps:
1. Preheat oven and line your loaf pan with parchment (you don’t want to argue with stuck bread later).
2. Peel, core, and dice your apples nice and small — trust me, bits of real apple are what you want.
3. Mix apples with half your sugary-cinnamon-goodness until the apples are coated and smell cinnamon-dreamy.
4. In another bowl, get your dry and wet stuff together, mix good but don’t overthink it.
5. Pour half batter into pan, throw in some apples, layer rest of the batter, add more apples on top. You’re layering up flavors here!
6. Bake that beauty until a skewer comes out clean, and patience is your friend here. Or do what I do and hover awkwardly while it cools.
What to Serve It With
Tips & Mistakes
– Don’t over mix! If you knead it like bread, you’re going to chew it like bread.
– Skip the cinnamon sprinkle? Nah, do it and thank me later.
Storage Tips
Honestly, there’s rarely any left to store, but if you manage, toss it in an airtight container and it’ll keep for a couple days. Pop a slice in the microwave for a warm treat or, let’s be real— a lazy breakfast. Eating it cold has honestly been more delightful than I ever expected!
Variations and Substitutions
Okay, so you’re feeling frisky, swap out some white sugar for brown to get a deeper caramel vibe. And those apples? I’ve tried pears when apples were MIA and the bread didn’t complain. There was this one time… we were fresh outta butter and tried coconut oil. Worked, surprisingly well — tropical, eh?
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Apple Cinnamon Bread
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 medium apples peeled, cored, and diced
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and then whisk in the melted butter and buttermilk.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the diced apples.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.