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applesauce bread Recipe

applesauce bread Recipe
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This moist and flavorful applesauce bread is a perfect quick bread recipe featuring a blend of applesauce, cinnamon, and optional toasted walnuts. With a tender crumb and subtle sweetness, it makes an excellent snack, breakfast item, or dessert. The recipe is straightforward, using common pantry ingredients and simple mixing techniques to yield delicious homemade bread in about an hour.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 cups applesauce
  • 2 sticks (8 oz) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled (plus more for the pan)
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups walnuts, lightly toasted and chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Lightly butter two loaf pans or line 24 cupcake or muffin tins with paper liners to prepare for baking.
  2. Beat Eggs and Sugar: In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine 4 large room-temperature eggs and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar. Beat the mixture on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens and turns a pale lemony yellow.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add 3 cups of applesauce to the egg and sugar mixture, then add 2 sticks (8 oz) of melted and slightly cooled unsalted butter. Beat well after each addition, scraping down the sides of the bowl. The batter may look curdled—don’t worry, this is normal for this recipe.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in 2 cups of toasted and chopped walnuts if using. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
  6. Fill Pans: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans or use a 2-ounce ice cream scoop or heaping tablespoon to fill muffin tins.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will take about 1 hour for loaves and 20 to 25 minutes for muffins.
  8. Cool: Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pans for 5 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Make sure eggs are at room temperature for better incorporation and rise.
  • The batter might look curdled after adding the applesauce and butter—this is normal and doesn’t affect the final texture.
  • Toasting the walnuts enhances their flavor, but they can be omitted if preferred or replaced with other nuts.
  • This bread freezes well. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
  • Use unsweetened applesauce for a less sweet bread or adjust sugar to taste.

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