Apple Cinnamon Bread

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (180 °C) (175°C (350 °F)).

2. 2

   Coat the inside of a 9 × 5-inch loaf pan with butter. Line the pan with parchment paper, then coat it with non-stick cooking spray.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.

4. 4

   In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and softened butter on medium speed. The mixture will be crumbly at first; continue mixing until it comes together.

5. 5

   Add the vanilla extract and eggs to the mixer bowl and combine.

6. 6

   Add the milk and mix until combined.

7. 7

   Turn the mixer to low and slowly add the flour mixture, mixing between additions until incorporated.

8. 8

   Remove the bowl from the mixer and gently stir in the chopped apples by hand.

9. 9

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

10. 10

    Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar with the remaining 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, then sprinkle the mixture over the top of the batter.

11. 11

    Bake for 50–55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few crumbs attached.

    Start 55-minute timer
12. 12

    Let the bread cool in the loaf pan for about 15–20 minutes. Transfer it to a cooling rack.

    Start 20-minute timer