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Cider Donut Bread

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This Cider Donut Bread is a delightful, moist loaf infused with rich apple cider reduction and warm apple pie spices. Topped with a buttery cinnamon sugar coating, it’s perfect for autumn breakfasts, snacks, or dessert with a cup of coffee or tea.

Ingredients

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Batter

  • 2 cups apple cider
  • ½ 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
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Topping

  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Reduce the Apple Cider: Pour the apple cider into a saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Lower the heat and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half, about 20-30 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool while you prepare the oven.
  2. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter or grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  3. Cream Butter and Brown Sugar: In a mixing bowl, add softened butter and brown sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, which takes about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Cider: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, apple pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, then pour in the cooled reduced apple cider. Stir gently by hand until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  6. Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool in Pan: Remove the loaf from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 15 minutes to set.
  8. Transfer and Prepare Topping: Carefully remove the bread from the pan and place it on a cooling rack set over a sheet pan to catch any sugar that falls off.
  9. Brush with Butter: Using a pastry brush, coat the top and sides with the melted butter to help the sugar topping stick better.
  10. Mix and Apply Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture generously over the buttered bread, allowing excess to fall onto the sheet pan below for easy cleanup.
  11. Final Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool completely for about an hour before slicing to ensure clean cuts and enhanced flavors.

Notes

  • Apple cider reduction intensifies the cider flavor without adding extra liquid to the batter.
  • For a more pronounced spice flavor, feel free to add extra apple pie spice or a dash of nutmeg.
  • This bread is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat slices gently in a toaster or microwave for a warm treat.
  • Use unsalted butter to better control the salt content in the recipe.

Keywords: cider donut bread, apple cider bread, cinnamon sugar bread, fall bread recipe, spiced bread loaf

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