Cider Bread with Spice (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the bread
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1 large egg
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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2 cups flour
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½ cup butter, softened
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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2 cups apple cider
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1 cup brown sugar
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1 tablespoon apple pie spice
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ For the topping
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½ cup sugar
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1 tablespoon cinnamon
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¼ cup butter, melted
# Instructions:
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Pour apple cider into a pot. Heat on medium until it boils, then lower to a simmer and let it cook down by half, which takes about 20-30 minutes. Set aside and let it cool completely before using.
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Turn on the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or spray it with nonstick spray.
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Cream the butter and sugar in a bowl with a hand mixer until it’s fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, and blend again until smooth.
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Throw the dry ingredients into the wet mix with the cooled-down apple cider. Stir together gently by hand until the batter just comes together. Don’t overmix.
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Scoop the batter into the greased loaf pan and place it in the oven. Bake for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick poked in the center comes out clean.
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Let the loaf rest in the pan for 15 minutes. Then gently move it to a rack placed over a baking sheet to continue cooling.
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Brush melted butter all over the loaf’s top and sides. In a separate bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon, then generously sprinkle it over the loaf until it's coated. Let the leftover sugar fall into the sheet below.
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Wait about an hour for the loaf to cool completely. Cut into slices and dig in.
# Notes:
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Simmering the apple cider makes the flavor stronger, so don’t skip it if you want that bold apple taste.
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The melted butter and cinnamon sugar layer make the loaf’s crust crisp with a donut-kind-of vibe.
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If apple cider isn’t handy, apple juice can work too. Just note it might make the loaf sweeter.