Sweet Apple Cider Bread Loaf For Breakfast Recipe
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup apple cider (reduced to 1/2 cup for maximum flavor)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium apple, peeled and finely diced
Instructions
- Place the apple cider in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until the liquid has reduced by half, leaving you with 1/2 cup of concentrated cider. Set it aside to cool slightly before using.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Ensuring these are well-combined helps the bread rise evenly.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 2 to 3 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and the cooled, reduced apple cider.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix. Gently fold in the diced apple pieces with a spatula.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.