Applesauce Bread
This easy applesauce bread combines applesauce, warm spices, and chopped nuts for a moist and flavorful loaf. With simple ingredients and minimal mixing, it's a perfect treat to bake any time of year.
Servings 1 Loaf
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉.
- Grease a 9-inch by 5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
- Stir together the sugar, applesauce, vegetable oil, eggs, and milk in a medium mixing bowl.
- In a medium mixing bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Pour the applesauce mixture into the dry mixture. Stir just until blended.
- Stir in the nuts.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
- Bake at 350℉ for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
Helpful Tips
- Don't overmix: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense loaf. Mix the wet and dry ingredients just until combined, then gently fold in the nuts.
- Let the batter rest (optional): Letting the batter sit for 15-20 minutes after mixing allows the gluten to relax, resulting in a more tender crumb.
- Achieve the right moisture: If the batter seems too thick, add a tablespoon or two of milk until it reaches the right consistency.
- Testing for doneness: Insert a toothpick or cake tester into the center of the loaf. If it comes out clean with a few moist crumbs, the bread is done.
- Cooling: Letting the bread cool completely on a wire rack before slicing helps ensure clean cuts and prevents it from crumbling.