APPLE NUT BREAD

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A friend brought a loaf of this nut bread to a ladies' church meeting at my house. It was still warm from the oven. My family likes the nutty texture and fresh apple flavor. -June Mullins, Livonia, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1 cup grated peeled apple
1 cup chopped nuts
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the butter and 1 cup sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in apple and nuts. , Pour into a greased and floured 9x5-in. loaf pan. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 221mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.