Description
Soft and moist Amish Apple Fritter Bread studded with chopped apples and swirled with a cinnamon sugar mixture, finished with a sweet glaze for a perfect bakery-style treat reminiscent of classic apple fritters.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
Filling and Topping
- 1 ½ cups chopped apples (preferably tart like Granny Smith)
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350 °F (175 °C) to prepare for baking the bread.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This creates a smooth base for the batter.
- Add Eggs and Milk: Beat in the eggs one at a time to ensure even incorporation, then mix in the milk for moisture.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir these dry ingredients into the wet mixture to form a batter.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold the chopped apples into the batter, distributing them evenly without overmixing.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Swirl: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar with the cinnamon to create the swirl topping.
- Layer and Swirl: Pour half of the batter into a greased loaf pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over it, then add the remaining batter followed by the rest of the cinnamon sugar. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the sugar into the batter for a marbled effect.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove from oven and allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- For the glaze, mix ½ cup powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon milk until smooth.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith to balance the sweetness with a tangy flavor.
- Ensure the bread is completely cool before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting into the bread.
- Store the bread in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Amish
