Country Apple Fritter Bread is a delicious and comforting dessert that brings together the flavors of apple fritters in a moist and flavorful bread. Here’s how you can make it:
Ingredients:
For the Bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups finely chopped apples (such as Granny Smith)
For the Filling:
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Make the Filling:
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and flour for the filling.
- Stir in the melted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
- Prepare the Bread Batter:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, and mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Assemble the Bread:
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle half of the filling mixture over the batter in the pan.
- Top with the remaining batter, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining filling mixture over the top of the batter.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- If the top of the bread starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
- Make the Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Finish and Serve:
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread.
- Slice and serve the country apple fritter bread, and enjoy the delicious flavors of apple, cinnamon, and sugar!
This Country Apple Fritter Bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a dessert. Its moist and tender texture, combined with the warm spices and sweet apple filling, makes it a delightful treat for any occasion.