Apple Cider Donut Bread
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4.7
Apple Cider Donut Bread
Description
Apple Cider Donut Bread uses a blend of flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cornstarch mixed with apple cider, sour cream, oils, and eggs to create a batter that bakes into a moist loaf. The inclusion of baking powder and soda helps the bread rise with a light texture. A sugar and cinnamon mixture is brushed on after baking for a sweet, spiced crust reminiscent of the sugar coating on traditional apple cider donuts. This process delivers both flavor and an attractive finish.
The result is a bread with soft crumb and gentle spice notes suited to be sliced for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. It can pair well with coffee or tea and adds seasonal character with the apple cider and warm spices. The loaf’s appearance and flavor profile make it a worthy alternative to donut treats in bread form.
This bread keeps well at room temperature for several days, allowing for convenient storage and enjoyment over multiple servings. The topping provides a pleasant contrast to the tenderness of the loaf and adds texture and aroma that enhances each bite with cinnamon and sugar.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp. ground ginger
Wet ingredients:
- ⅔ cup vegetable oil or canola oil
- ½ cup apple cider NOT sparkling apple cider
- 2 egg room temperature, large
- ⅓ sour cream room temperature, heaping cup
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar packed
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
For the topping:
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp. water
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a light-colored 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper or grease+flour method.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together all the wet ingredients.
- Fold wet into dry, being careful not to over mix.
- Bake for ~45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, a few moist crumbs are ok.
- Allow to cool in the loaf pan for 10-15 minutes, then invert onto a parchment lined wire rack.
- Allow to cool completely.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar and water, it will be like a thick paste. Brush this all over the top and sides of the bread.
- Mix the sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle it all over the bread, top and sides, pressing it a little into the powdered sugar.
- Slice when ready to enjoy!
Notes
- Store the apple cider donut bread at room temperature and consume within 4-5 days for best freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1loaf,
Amount Per Serving
Calories 474 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 474kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 75g | 25% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 96mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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