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Apple Cider Donut Bread Recipe

Apple Cider Donut Bread Recipe
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This Apple Cider Donut Bread is a moist, spiced quick bread infused with the rich flavors of reduced apple cider and warm autumn spices. Topped with a crunchy cinnamon sugar coating, it offers the nostalgic taste of classic apple cider donuts in an easy-to-make loaf perfect for fall breakfasts or dessert.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard 1-pound loaf pan with parchment paper on all sides, ensuring easy removal later. Set aside.
  2. Reduce Apple Cider: Pour the apple cider into a saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring frequently with a silicone spatula until it thickens and reduces to about 1/2 cup of liquid. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the softened butter and brown sugar on high speed until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color, approximately 3 minutes.
  4. Add Vanilla and Eggs: Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the vanilla extract followed by the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate.
  5. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the applesauce and the cooled reduced apple cider until evenly combined. Set aside.
  6. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground ginger until evenly combined.
  7. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture and the apple cider-applesauce mixture to the butter mixture in three alternating additions, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir gently to combine after each addition, being careful not to overmix. The batter will be thick.
  8. Fill Pan and Add Topping: Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it into an even layer. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping. Sprinkle this cinnamon sugar evenly over the top of the batter.
  9. Bake and Cool: Bake at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top springs back when touched and a knife inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Remove from the oven and cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Reducing the apple cider concentrates its sweetness and flavor, essential for the donut-like taste.
  • Use room temperature eggs and butter for best mixing results and texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter once wet and dry ingredients are combined to avoid a dense bread.
  • The cinnamon sugar topping adds a delightful crunch and sweet spice reminiscent of classic apple cider donuts.
  • This bread keeps well at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week.
  • Warm slices slightly before serving for enhanced flavor and softness.

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