Overview
Apple Cinnamon Quick Bread is a sweet and moist loaf featuring chunks of fresh apples and warm cinnamon. This quick bread uses baking powder and/or baking soda for leavening, eliminating the need for yeast or long rising times, making it a convenient and flavorful choice.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt or buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith or your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar, melted butter, yogurt, and vanilla until combined.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the diced apples.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Tips for Perfect Apple Cinnamon Quick Bread
- Use slightly tart apples like Granny Smith to balance the sweetness.
- Do not overmix batter to keep the bread tender.
- Coat apple pieces lightly with flour if using very juicy apples to prevent sinking.
- Add chopped nuts or raisins for extra texture and flavor if desired.