Apple Cider Bread

GingerlyJ's Note:

This loaf is warm and makes the whole house smell good while baking

• Total Time: 1 hrs 25 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 10 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 8-10

Yield: 2.0 loaves

• 1 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3 whole large eggs
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 cups apple cider
• 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F Grease and flour two loaf pans.
2. Cream the butter and 1-1/4 cup of the sugar together in a large bowl. Add eggs and cream thoroughly.
3. Sift the dry ingredients together. Add them to the egg mixture, alternating with the apple cider. Stir in the chopped apples.
4. Divide the batter between the prepared loaf pans. Combine the remaining 1/4 cup sugar with 1 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl, and sprinkle it evenly over the batter.
5. Bake for 50 to 70 minutes for or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Reviews

[La Dilettante]

GJ, this was the first thing I baked in my new oven! Delicious, and a perfect breakfast treat with hot coffee!