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Hereβs a FULL DETAILED RECIPE for a soft, flavorful, and aromatic Apple Cinnamon Bread β perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert! ππ
π Apple Cinnamon Bread
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50β55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8β10 slices
β Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Β½ tsp baking powder
- Β½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- Β½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- Β½ cup brown sugar (or granulated sugar)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Β½ cup milk (or any plant-based milk)
Add-ins
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- Optional: Β½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional: Β½ cup raisins or dried cranberries
πͺ Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
- Grease a 9Γ5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together:
- flour
- baking soda
- baking powder
- salt
- cinnamon
Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk together:
- melted butter
- brown sugar
- eggs
- vanilla
- milk
Step 4: Combine
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients.
- Stir gently until just combined (donβt overmix).
- Fold in diced apples, nuts, and dried fruits if using.
Step 5: Bake
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
- Bake 50β55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 6: Cool
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
π½οΈ Serving Suggestions
- Serve warm with butter or cream cheese.
- Pair with tea or coffee for a cozy breakfast.
- Toast slices and drizzle with honey for extra sweetness.
π‘ Tips & Variations
- Extra cinnamon flavor: Sprinkle 1β2 tsp cinnamon on top before baking.
- Healthier version: Substitute half the flour with whole wheat flour.
- Sugar-free option: Use a natural sweetener like maple syrup or monk fruit.
- Moist bread tip: Add ΒΌ cup unsweetened applesauce for extra moisture.
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