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Apple Cider Donut Bread

Apple Cider Donut Bread

This Apple Cider Donut Bread is the ultimate fall loaf—soft, sweet, and spiced just like a classic cider donut, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or half whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar swap for coconut sugar for a deeper flavor
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon plus extra for topping
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg optional, but it amps up fall vibes
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup apple cider fresh-pressed if you can snag it
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt for extra moisture; can use sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sugar Topping mix
  • 1 tsp cinnamon Topping mix

Instructions
 

  • Heat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray, then line with parchment paper, letting a bit hang over each long side for easy removal.
  • In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. Break up any clumps so the loaf rises evenly.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, apple cider, yogurt, and vanilla until smooth—no streaks of white.
  • Pour the wet mix into the dry mix and fold with a spatula until just combined—small lumps are okay. Overmixing = tough bread.
  • Transfer batter to your prepared pan, smoothing the top. In a small bowl, mix topping sugar + cinnamon; sprinkle half on top and gently swirl with a toothpick for pockets of sweet crunch.
  • Slide into the oven and bake 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too fast, tent lightly with foil at 30 minutes.
  • Let the loaf rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out and cool on a wire rack. While still warm, brush gently with leftover cider (optional) and dust with remaining cinnamon sugar.

Notes

I learned that fresh apple cider gives a sharper tang than store-bought—so reduce sugar if yours tastes like apple candy. For a moister crumb, swirl in an extra 2 tbsp of Greek yogurt. If your kitchen is cool, let the butter warm on the counter; mixing cold butter straight into dry ingredients can leave odd pockets. And remember: that first slice is the hardest to cut without crumbling, so give it at least 10 minutes to set.
Keyword Apple Cider, Apple Cider Donut Bread, Baking, Fall Recipe, Loaf Bread
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