Applesauce Bread
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4.9
Applesauce Bread
Description
Applesauce Bread is made by creaming eggs and sugar until thick, then combining with applesauce and melted butter before folding in dry ingredients including all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Lightly toasted walnuts add a subtle crunch. The bread bakes in loaf pans or muffin tins at a moderate temperature, producing a tender crumb with a moist interior. The applesauce contributes natural sweetness and moisture, while the cinnamon and salt provide subtle complexity.
The texture is soft and dense, yet not heavy, with walnut pieces dispersed for added texture contrast. The bread slices well and can be enjoyed plain or with butter. It makes a good option for a cozy breakfast or a snack throughout the day.
Because the bread incorporates applesauce and butter, it retains moisture for several days if wrapped properly. Baking in muffin tins offers convenient portion sizes and a slightly crisper edge. Any leftover bread can be toasted to refresh its texture.
Ingredients
- 4 large egg at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups applesauce store-bought or homemade applesauce, at room temperature
- 2 ticks (8 oz) butter melted and slightly cooled, plus more for the pan, unsalted
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups walnuts lightly toasted and chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Lightly butter 2 loaf pans or place paper liners in 24 cupcake or muffin tins.
- Toss the 4 large eggs and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar in the bowl of a mixer fit with the paddle attachment and beat until the mixture thickens and turns the color of lemons, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add first the 3 cups applesauce and then the 2 sticks (8 oz) unsalted butter and beat well, scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition. The mixture may appear curdled but fear not, you did not just ruin your quick bread batter. Everything is fine. Just keep on going with the recipe and keep calm.
- Dump the 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a separate bowl and mix well. Stir it into the applesauce mixture and beat to combine. Add the 2 cups walnuts, if desired, and mix well. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pans or, if making muffins, use a 2-ounce ice cream scoop or heaping tablespoon to fill the prepared tins. Bake the bread until golden brown and firm in the center, about 1 hour for loaves and 20 to 25 minutes for muffins.
- Let the bread cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and set aside to cool.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24slices | 2 loaves
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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