APPLE PIE BREAD

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Provided by Antifreesz

Time 1h35m

Yield 1 loaf, 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup buttermilk or 1/4 cup sour milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour, all-purpose
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, grated
2 cups apples, shredded peeled (about 4 medium)
1 cup chopped walnuts or 1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup raisins
streusel-nut topping 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
3 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup chopped walnuts or 1/3 cup pecans

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F, Grease the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of an 9x5x3-inch loaf pan; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds, Beat in sugar until combined.
Add buttermilk and baking powder; beat until combined.
Add eggs and vanilla; beat until combined.
Add flour, salt,cinnamon and nutmeg; beat until combined them stir in apple, nuts, and raisins.
Spoon batter into prepared pan; spread evenly and sprinkle Streusel-Nut Topping over batter.
Bake for 60 to 65 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack. Wrap and store overnight before slicing.
Streusel-Nut Topping: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup packed brown sugar and 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour.
Using a pastry blender, cut in 2 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
*To make 1/4 cup sour milk, place 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar in a glass measuring cup. Add enough milk to make 1/4 cup total liquid; stir. Let mixture stand for 5 minutes before using.