AUTUMN APPLE BREAD

AUTUMN APPLE BREAD image

Provided by Jewel Hall

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 11

MAKES 2 LOAVES 9X5
4 c apples, peeled and chopped fine
2 c sugar + 2 tsp
2 stick unsalted butter
3 1/2 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon, ground
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 medium eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

1. 1. Grease 2 9x5 loave pans, place wax paper to fit on the bottoms.
2. 2. In a large bowl combine apples with 2 cups sugar; set aside.
3. 3. Melt butter and allow to cool.
4. 4. In a bigger bowl sift flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and baking powder; set aside.
5. 5. With butter cooled, combine with apples,along with eggs and vanilla.
6. 6. Mix flour mixture with apple mixture. DO NOT OVER MIX.
7. 7. Divide batter among the 2 pans; sprinkle each with 1 tsp sugar.
8. 8. Bake in a preheated 325 oven F. 1 hr and 15 minutes to 1 hr and 30 minutes. Use tooth pick to test for doneness. Cool on wire rack 1 hr then remove from pans and cool completely. Wait 2-4 hours before slicing. Will remain at room temperature and wrapped in foil for 4 days, longer in refrigerator.