Apple Cider Donut Bread
Apple cider donut bread brings the cozy flavors of fall right into your kitchen. Made with reduced apple cider and warm spices, this quick bread tastes just like a fresh apple cider donut. It's coated in cinnamon sugar and pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee or a pumpkin spice latte!
Equipment
- 1 9X5-inch loaf pan
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Ingredients
- 450 grams apple cider
- 300 grams all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 112 grams oil
- 200 grams light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 60 grams applesauce unsweetened
- 60 grams sour cream room temperature
Cinnamon sugar
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius). Line your loaf pan with parchment paper or grease with butter or cooking spray.
- Pour the apple cider into a saucepan on medium low heat. Let it come to a simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring often until the cider reduces by half. Take off the heat, pour into a bowl, and let cool.450 grams apple cider
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices together in a large bowl. Set aside.300 grams all purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk the oil and brown sugar together until combined.112 grams oil, 200 grams light brown sugar
- Mix in the eggs one at a time and then the vanilla. Whisk in the applesauce, sour cream, and cooled apple cider until smooth.2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 60 grams applesauce, 60 grams sour cream
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a silicone spatula. Fold gently until there are no white streaks of flour.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45-60 minutes. It's done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few sticky crumbs attached.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the loaf cools, combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl with a fork.50 grams granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Use a pastry brush to lightly brush melted butter on the top and sides of the loaf. Let soak into the loaf, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar all over it.2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Use a kitchen scale- A kitchen scale ensures you get the exact amount of flour. For best results, weigh your flour, sugar, and other dry ingredients instead of using a measuring cup!
Storage- Wrap the loaf in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Freezing- Wrap in plastic wrap and a layer of aluminum foil. Place in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before enjoying.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 375.7kcalCarbohydrates: 54.3gProtein: 4.5gFat: 15.9gSaturated Fat: 3.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8.3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 42.3mgSodium: 269.9mgPotassium: 134.1mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 29.7gVitamin A: 158.7IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 53.9mgIron: 1.9mg
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