APPLE CHEDDAR NUT BREAD

APPLE CHEDDAR NUT BREAD image

Provided by Eileen Hineline

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
8 tbsp unsalted butter(1 stick)or salted butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 tsp ground anise,optional(i replaced it with 1/4tsp.vanilla extract)
1 small granny smith apple, peeled,cored,shredded(about 1 cup)i just chopped my apple real fine and added
1 cup mild cheddar shredded cheese
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

1. 1.PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees MIST an 8" x 4" loaf pan with cooking spray(I used Bakers Joy)
2. In a small bowl, SIFT together flour,baking powder,baking soda and salt. Using a electric mixer on medium-high speed,BEAT butter and salt until fluffy and smooth, about 3 minutes.
3. ADD eggs one at a time,BEATING well after each. STIR flour mixture into butter mixture. ADD anise,if desired,shredded apple, mild cheddar cheese and pecans,mixing with a wooden spoon just enough to blend.
4. TRANSFER batter to loaf pan. BAKE for 40-to 55 minutes,or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
5. NOTE: Recipe does not double well. Cool Bread,slice and enjoy. Can be served with cold milk, hot coffee,hot tea and iced tea. Enjoy!