One-Bowl Applesauce Bread

This Applesauce Bread comes collectively in a single bowl in simply minutes and bakes up into probably the most scrumptious fast bread. It’s flippantly spiced, tremendous moist, and freezes superbly.

Applesauce Bread

I really like fast and simple breads that come collectively in a single bowl with only a wood spoon, and this applesauce bread is our new favourite one so as to add to the record. Like my basic Banana Bread, this bread is moist and tender and will get most of its taste from the fruit that’s within the combine. The apple taste comes proper by means of and the cinnamon provides a nice spice, which makes it an excellent bread for fall and winter … or any day while you’re craving some coziness.

The important thing to this bread is to make use of an applesauce that tastes actually good. That’s actually it! The strategy is tremendous easy, and as soon as cooled, it’s simple to slice to serve or to retailer for future days (or weeks should you freeze it).

This can be a good make-ahead breakfast, it really works as a aspect dish on Thanksgiving and different holidays, and it’s additionally a scrumptious snack. We adore it with butter, cream cheese, and peanut butter equally.

(You might also like my Applesauce Muffins and Applesauce Cake.)

Elements You Want

Under is a take a look at the components it’s worthwhile to make this recipe so you understand what to choose up on the retailer and have available for simple baking.

• Applesauce: The first taste on this fast bread is applesauce, so be sure you use one with a taste that you simply like when tasting it by itself. You should utilize jarred store-bought applesauce or Home made Applesauce.
• Butter: I take advantage of unsalted butter in my baking, and we use it right here so as to add moisture and a young crumb.
• Eggs: Eggs assist make sure that the bread holds collectively properly and add construction and protein. If you wish to make this bread with out eggs, you’ll need to use a liquid egg replacer if attainable.
• Vanilla extract: You should utilize pure or synthetic vanilla extract. The flavour pairs actually properly with the flavour of the apple.
• Complete wheat flour: I like utilizing complete wheat flour right here as a result of it may well deal with the big quantity of moist components and bake up evenly by means of the middle of the bread. It additionally has fiber and complete grains, which is a pleasant ingredient.
• Sugar: I sweeten this bread with a modest quantity of sugar to make sure it tastes candy total. You possibly can scale back the quantity somewhat should you want.
• Baking soda: The important thing to this bread baking by means of and rising correctly is to make use of contemporary, energetic baking soda.
• Cinnamon: I like so as to add cinnamon to this recipe to reinforce the comfortable, spiced taste. You possibly can add a pinch of ginger, too, should you’d like.

Step-by-Step Directions

Under is an outline of the recipe course of so you understand what to anticipate. Scroll all the way down to the top of the publish for the total quantities and timing on the recipe.

1. Preheat the oven and grease a 9×5-inch pan with nonstick spray. Add the moist components to a big bowl. Stir to mix.
2. Stir within the dry components. Stir gently to mix absolutely.
3. Pour batter into the ready pan and clean the highest with a spatula so it’s even. Bake till golden brown and a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clear.
4. Let cool on a wire rack earlier than slicing.

You possibly can sprinkle the highest of the bread with coarse sugar or demerara sugar so as to add a touch of sparkle if desired.

Easy methods to Retailer

Retailer any leftovers, as soon as absolutely cooled, wrapped in plastic wrap and in an hermetic container at room temperature for 3 days, within the fridge for five days, or frozen for as much as 6 months. You possibly can freeze slices, as soon as cooled, in a zip-top storage bag with as a lot air eliminated as attainable. Thaw within the fridge or at room temperature.

Greatest Ideas for Success

• Serve chilled or barely warmed or toasted. (If it’s been just a few days and the bread is getting somewhat dried out, toast it!)
• Use all all-purpose flour if desired. Chances are you’ll have to cowl with foil and bake for 5-10 extra minutes to bake by means of utterly within the middle. Check with a cake tester to make sure it’s baked.
• Add ½ cup chocolate chips or raisins to the batter if desired.
• Add a pinch of floor ginger for extra heat spice taste.

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• Preheat the oven to 350 levels F and grease a 9×5-inch pan with nonstick spray.

• Add the applesauce, butter, eggs, and vanilla to a big bowl. Stir to mix.

• Stir within the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir gently to mix absolutely.

• Pour batter into the ready pan and clean the highest with a spatula so it is even. Bake for 55-60 minutes or till golden brown and a cake tester inserted into the middle comes out clear.

• Cool within the pan for five minutes, then take away from pan (fastidiously) and let cool on a wire rack utterly.

• Slice and serve.

• Retailer any leftovers, as soon as absolutely cooled, wrapped in plastic wrap and saved in an hermetic container at room temperature for 3 days, within the fridge for five days, or within the freezer for as much as 6 months. You possibly can freeze slices, as soon as cooled, in a zip-top storage bag with as a lot air eliminated as attainable. Thaw within the fridge or at room temperature.
• Serve chilled or barely warmed or toasted. (If it’s been just a few days and the bread is getting somewhat dried out, toast it!)
• Use all all-purpose flour if desired. Chances are you’ll have to cowl with foil and bake for 5-10 extra minutes to bake by means of utterly within the middle. Check with a cake tester to make sure it’s baked.
• Add ½ cup chocolate chips to the batter if desired.
• Mash the bananas very clean with a fork or a potato masher. 

Serving: 1slice, Energy: 310kcal, Carbohydrates: 44g, Protein: 6g, Fats: 14g, Saturated Fats: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fats: 1g, Monounsaturated Fats: 3g, Trans Fats: 0.5g, Ldl cholesterol: 71mg, Sodium: 302mg, Potassium: 321mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 18g, Vitamin A: 475IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 27mg, Iron: 1mg