Description
Apple Cider Donut Bread — perfect for a cozy breakfast or afternoon snack and easy weekend meal prep. Makes one 9×5-inch loaf (10 slices) in 1 hour 20 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
To prepare this comforting Apple Cider Donut Bread, you’ll need:
- 1 cup apple cider (reduced)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup chopped apples (about 1 medium apple)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup apple cider for brushing
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
How to Make Apple Cider Donut Bread
Follow these simple steps to create your own delicious Apple Cider Donut Bread:
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Reduce the apple cider: In a small saucepan, bring the apple cider to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and let it simmer until it reduces to about 1/4 cup. This intensifies the flavor. Let it cool slightly before adding to the batter.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter. Stir in the eggs and reduced apple cider until well combined.
- Blend wet and dry ingredients: Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Gently fold in the chopped apples and walnuts (if using).
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cinnamon Sugar Coating: While the bread is still warm, brush the top with the extra 1/4 cup of apple cider, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Refrigerator Storage: Wrap the cooled loaf tightly in plastic wrap or press-and-seal film, then place it inside an airtight container or large zip-top bag. Stored this way in the refrigerator at 37°F, the bread stays fresh and moist for up to 5 days. The cinnamon-sugar topping softens slightly in the fridge, but a quick toast restores its texture. Always let the loaf cool completely—at least 1 hour—before wrapping to prevent condensation.
- Freezer Storage: For longer preservation, wrap the whole loaf or individual slices in a double layer of plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil, then place inside a freezer-safe bag with excess air pressed out. The bread maintains peak quality for up to 3 months at 0°F. Label each package with the bake date. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator for 10–12 hours before serving or reheating.
- Oven Reheat: Preheat your oven to 325°F. Place refrigerated or thawed slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and warm for 8–10 minutes until heated through and the cinnamon-sugar crust re-crisps. For a whole loaf, tent loosely with foil to prevent over-browning and warm for 15 minutes. This method best restores the just-baked texture and aroma.
- Microwave Reheat: Place a single slice on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel to prevent drying. Heat on medium power (50%) for 20–25 seconds. Check and add 10-second intervals if needed. Avoid high power—it turns the edges rubbery. The microwave method is ideal for single-serving weekday mornings when speed matters most.
- Air Fryer Reheat: Set your air fryer to 300°F. Place slices in a single layer in the basket—no overlapping—and heat for 3–4 minutes. The circulating hot air re-crisps the cinnamon-sugar exterior while keeping the interior soft and moist. This is Sadka’s preferred reheating method because the result tastes remarkably close to fresh from the oven, with edges that are delightfully crunchy.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 55
- Category: Breakfast
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 servings
- Calories: 268 calories
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 62mg