Apple Bread

Apple Bread

makes 1 loaf

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp baking soda

2 cups finely chopped apples, peeled and cored

1/4 tsp salt

2 large eggs

1/2 cup melted butter or margarine

2 tbsp sour milk or buttermilk

1 tsp vanilla extract

1. Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350F. Lightly grease and flour a 9 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 2 3/4 inch loaf pan.

2. In a large bowl, blend together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and apples. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs until foamy before beating in the butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Combine the two mixtures, blending until the dry ingredients are moistened.

3. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a cake tester or wooden toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean and the top of the loaf is golden brown. Remove the pan from the oven and invert onto a wire rack to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before removing from the pan.

Serving suggestion: serve with apple butter! :)

(This recipe is double-able, that is, you can double it to make 2 loaves. We do all the time!)

adapted from: 1001 Muffins, Biscuits, Doughnuts, Pancakes, Waffles, Popovers, Fritters, Scones and Other Quick Breads. by Gregg R. Gillespie (c) 1998 Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers