Apple Cider Donut Bread
Apple Cider Donut Bread brings all the warm, spiced flavor of your favorite fall donut into a soft, sweet loaf.
Equipment
- Loaf Pan
- Saucepan
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups apple cider fresh
- 1/2 cup butter room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon apple pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup melted butter for topping
- 1/2 cup sugar for topping
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- Pour the apple cider into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 20-30 minutes until reduced by half.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients: flour, apple pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in the reduced apple cider until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 50 minutes.
- Allow the bread to cool for 15 minutes in the pan, then brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with spices or add nuts and dried fruits for variation.