Applesauce Spice Bread Recipe
Applesauce spice bread brings together the comforting flavors of autumn spices and the natural sweetness of apples. This bread is more than just a dessert; it's a warm hug in food form. Perfect for breakfast, tea time, or as a dessert, this easy-to-make bread fills your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas and your heart with joy.
Equipment
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- measuring cups and spoons
- sifter
Ingredients
- For this applesauce spice bread gather these ingredients:
- - 1 ¼ cups unsweetened applesauce
- - 1 cup granulated sugar
- - ½ cup canola oil
- - 2 large eggs
- - 3 tablespoons buttermilk for a bit of tang and moisture
- - 2 cups all-purpose flour
- - 1 teaspoon baking soda
- - ½ teaspoon baking powder
- - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- - ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- - ¼ teaspoon salt
- - ½ cup chopped walnuts a delightful swap for pecans
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This step is crucial for ensuring the bread bakes evenly.
Step 2: Prepare the pan
- Grab a 9x5-inch loaf pan and lightly grease it with cooking spray or a bit of oil. This will help your bread slide right out when it’s done baking.
Step 3: Mix the wet ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the applesauce, granulated sugar, canola oil, eggs, and buttermilk. Beat these ingredients well using a whisk or an electric mixer until they're thoroughly blended and fluffy.
Step 4: Incorporate dry ingredients
- Now, it’s time to sift in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Mixing these dry ingredients helps avoid clumps, so make sure to stir until the batter is smooth and there's no dry flour left.
Step 5: Add the nuts
- Gently fold in the chopped walnuts into your batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture. This adds a delightful crunch to your bread.
Step 6: Pour into the pan
- Carefully pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Level it off with a spatula to ensure the top comes out smooth and flat.
Step 7: Bake
- Pop your loaf pan into the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Make sure to check around the 50-minute mark to avoid overbaking—it’s better to check a little early!
Step 8: Cool and slice
- Once baked, take the pan out and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Then, gently remove the bread from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into it.
Notes
- Use fresh spices: For the best flavor, use freshly ground spices if you can.
- Storage: Ensure the bread is fully cooled before storing to prevent moisture buildup.
- Add-ins: Feel free to mix in some raisins or dried cranberries for extra sweetness.
- Check for doneness: Instead of the method with the toothpick, gently press the top of the bread; it should spring back when done.
- Serving suggestion: A smear of cream cheese or butter takes this bread to the next level!
Nutrition
Serving: 8gCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 4gFat: 14g
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