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Apple Cider Cinnamon Bread

A moist, tender quick bread that tastes exactly like an apple cider donut, featuring a buttery crumb and a crunchy cinnamon-sugar coating.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Bread Batter
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large, room temp
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.5 cup apple cider not apple juice
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
Topping
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Equipment

  • 9x5 Loaf Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan generously.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, cream softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  4. In a small cup, whisk together the apple cider and yogurt/sour cream.
  5. Add the flour mixture and cider mixture to the butter mixture alternately, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. While warm, brush the top with melted butter. Mix topping sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle heavily over the loaf.

Notes

For a stronger flavor, boil 1 cup of apple cider down to 1/2 cup before using.