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Apple Cider Bread

a stack of apple bread slices.
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This apple cider bread is like fall wrapped up in a soft and tender loaf cake. It’s spiced with cinnamon and has a punchy dose of apple cider.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups reduced apple cider (instructions in step 2)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¼ cups brown sugar, divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat the inside of a 9×5” loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Pour the apple cider into a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil over high heat. Once it’s boiling, lower the heat to medium-low and simmer the cider until it’s reduced to about 1/2 cup. This will take about 15 minutes. Once it’s reduced, transfer the cider to a heat-proof bowl or container to cool.
  3. Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
  4. Cream the butter and 1 cup of brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large mixing bowl. Beat the mixture at medium speed for about two minutes or until it’s light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, vanilla, and apple cider.
  5. Adjust the mixer speed to low and alternate between adding the flour mixture and the milk. Do this in a few batches – alternating between the two will ensure the batter is not overmixed.
  6. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ¼ cup of brown sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the loaf.  
  8. Bake the loaf for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Flour: Be sure to use the spoon and level method when you measure the flour. Lightly spoon the flour into a dry measuring cup and then level it off.

Freezing tip: Once the bread is cooled to room temperature, wrap it with plastic wrap and store it in a freezer bag. It will freeze well for several months.

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