Cinnamon Apple Bread: A Warm and Cozy Delight is the perfect blend of sweet and spice, capturing the essence of comfort food in every slice. This delightful bread is not just a treat for the taste buds; it evokes memories of autumnal gatherings and the warmth of home.
Ingredients
Scale:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups peeled and diced apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with the flour mixture.
In a separate bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice and cinnamon, then gently fold them into the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and nuts for the topping, then sprinkle it evenly over the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
