Name: Apple Pie Bread
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour: The base of your bread, providing structure and a soft crumb.; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder: Essential for leavening, helping the bread rise and achieve a fluffy texture.; 1/2 tsp salt: Enhances the flavors and balances the sweetness of the sugar.; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened: Adds richness and moisture to the dough, creating a tender crumb.; 1 cup sugar: Sweetens the bread and complements the natural sweetness of the apples.; 2 large eggs: Bind the ingredients together and provide moisture and richness.; 1/2 cup milk: Adds moisture, helping to achieve a soft and fluffy texture.; 2 cups peeled & chopped apples: Provide the signature apple flavor and texture; Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples work wonderfully.; 1 tsp cinnamon: A warm spice that brings out the flavors of the apples.; 1/4 cup brown sugar: Adds a caramel-like sweetness and a hint of molasses flavor.

Description

Savor apple pie bread—a delicious mix of soft bread and spiced apples, finished with a sweet glaze. Ideal for breakfast or dessert!

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour: The base of your bread, providing structure and a soft crumb.
1 1/2 tsp baking powder: Essential for leavening, helping the bread rise and achieve a fluffy texture.
1/2 tsp salt: Enhances the flavors and balances the sweetness of the sugar.
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened: Adds richness and moisture to the dough, creating a tender crumb.
1 cup sugar: Sweetens the bread and complements the natural sweetness of the apples.
2 large eggs: Bind the ingredients together and provide moisture and richness.
1/2 cup milk: Adds moisture, helping to achieve a soft and fluffy texture.
2 cups peeled & chopped apples: Provide the signature apple flavor and texture; Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples work wonderfully.
1 tsp cinnamon: A warm spice that brings out the flavors of the apples.
1/4 cup brown sugar: Adds a caramel-like sweetness and a hint of molasses flavor.

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt together until well combined. Set aside.
Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat 1/2 cup unsalted butter and 1 cup sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes. Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Add Milk & Dry Ingredients: Gradually alternate adding the flour mixture and 1/2 cup milk to the butter and sugar mixture, starting and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined to avoid over-mixing.
Apple Mixture: In a separate bowl, toss 2 cups peeled & chopped apples with 1 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 cup brown sugar until the apples are well-coated and set aside.
Assemble Bread: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, and layer half of the apple mixture over it. Pour the remaining batter on top, followed by the rest of the apples, spreading them evenly.
Bake: Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Make sure to check towards the end of the baking time to avoid overbaking.
Cool & Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy the delightful flavors!