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Apple Cider Donut Bread
A moist and flavorful bread infused with apple cider and topped with a sweet spice coating, perfect for cozy mornings or dessert.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons apple pie spice
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1.25 cups apple cider (or apple juice)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup apple cider
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons apple pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray an 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.
- Mix dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, apple pie spice, and salt.
- Whisk together apple cider, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry, stir gently until just mixed. Pour into pan.
- Bake for 65-75 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes.
- Pour apple cider over warm bread, then sprinkle with sugar and spice mixture. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve with a drizzle of caramel or a dusting of powdered sugar.