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Apple Cider Donut Bread

A moist, spiced quick bread that captures the cozy flavor of apple cider donuts in an easy loaf form.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 115
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter
  • 1 1/2 cups apple cider
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Coating (optional)
  • 1 cup turbinado sugar or coarse raw sugar
  • 1 tsp apple pie spice or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice

Method
 

Baking the Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter, egg, brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and apple cider until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula just until combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 50–55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  6. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack. If using the coating, while the bread is still warm, mix the turbinado sugar and apple pie spice in a shallow dish. Gently roll the warm loaf in the sugar mixture, pressing lightly so it adheres. Let cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1.5gFat: 2.5gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 95mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 14g

Notes

For a less sweet bread, skip the coating — it's still delicious. Store leftovers wrapped in foil at room temperature for up to 3 days. This bread also freezes well; wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. If you prefer mini muffins, fill greased mini muffin cups 3/4 full and bake for 11 minutes. For regular muffins, bake for 20–22 minutes. Make sure your apple cider is reduced by about half for a more intense flavor if you have time.

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