Warm Cinnamon Spiced Bread (Print-Friendly Version)
A comforting apple bread with cinnamon and warm spices, topped with crunchy sugar for extra texture.
# Ingredients List:
→ Dry Ingredients
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240 grams all-purpose flour
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5 grams baking soda
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2.5 grams salt
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2.5 grams ground cinnamon
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0.6 grams ground nutmeg
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0.6 grams ground cloves
→ Wet Ingredients
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115 grams unsalted butter, softened
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200 grams granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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5 milliliters vanilla extract
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120 grams sour cream
→ Add-ins
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300 grams finely chopped apples (preferably Granny Smith)
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60 grams chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
→ Topping
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12 grams turbinado sugar
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease and flour a 23x13 cm loaf pan.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until evenly blended.
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In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with sour cream, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
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Gently fold in chopped apples and nuts if using, ensuring an even distribution throughout the batter.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface, then sprinkle turbinado sugar evenly over the top.
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Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Helpful Hints:
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Using Granny Smith apples balances sweetness and tartness; finely chopping the apples ensures even cooking. Nuts are optional and can be omitted for allergies.