DUTCH APPLE BREAD

Dutch apple bread is a delicious baked treat that combines the flavors of apples, cinnamon, and sometimes nuts or raisins with a tender bread base. Here’s a basic recipe to get you started:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1 1/2 cups peeled, cored, and diced apples (such as Granny Smith)

Topping:

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream or Greek yogurt. Mix until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.
8. In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients (flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon). Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the batter in the loaf pan.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Enjoy your delicious Dutch apple bread!