Apple Butter Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 cup apple butter

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a loaf pan by greasing it with nonstick cooking spray. The step is crucial to ensure the bread comes out easily after baking.
2. In a small bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Mix well and set aside.
3. In a larger mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of vegetable oil, and 2 large eggs until fully combined. Then add 1/4 cup of milk and 1 cup of apple butter to the wet ingredients, stirring until smooth.
4. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, being careful not to over-mix. The batter should be just combined, with no visible flour remaining.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and place it in the oven. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Start checking at the 50-minute mark to avoid overbaking.
6. Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Tips

• The bread can be made a day in advance; just wrap it tightly to keep it fresh. It also slices beautifully after a night in the fridge.
• Store leftover bread at room temperature in an airtight container for up to three days, or freeze slices for up to three months.
• For a fun twist, try adding chopped nuts or raisins to the batter for added texture and flavor.