Apple Cinnamon Pecan Bread
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
teaspoon salt
cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
cup buttermilk
2 cups apples, peeled and diced about 2 medium apples
cup pecans, chopped
cup brown sugar for topping
Directions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350F 175C.
Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar:
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Wet Ingredients:
Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in the vanilla extract and buttermilk until fully combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
Fold in Apples and Pecans:
Gently fold the diced apples and chopped pecans into the batter until evenly distributed.
Prepare for Baking:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
Sprinkle the brown sugar over the top for a sweet, caramelized crust.
Bake:
Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Slice:
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Details:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 280 kcal per slice
Tips:
Substitute walnuts for pecans if desired.
For extra apple flavor, add teaspoon of apple pie spice to the dry ingredients.
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