Apple Cider Donut Bread
A moist and flavorful bread inspired by apple cider donuts, with a sweet cinnamon sugar topping.
Ingredients
Bread Batter
- ½ cup apple cider
- ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Topping
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla, eggs, applesauce, and yogurt. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the apple cider. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the bread bakes, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping in a small bowl.
- Once the bread is done, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, brush the melted butter over the top and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, reduce the apple cider by simmering it in a small saucepan until it thickens slightly before adding to the batter.