Description

This Easy Applesauce Bread recipe yields a soft, moist, and cozy loaf perfect for a comforting snack or breakfast. Made with simple pantry staples like eggs, sugar, applesauce, and butter, it combines subtle sweetness with warm cinnamon and crunchy walnuts for delightful texture. Quick to prepare, this bread is an inviting treat whether served warm with butter or sliced at room temperature.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

4 large eggs
1 ½ cup granulated sugar
3 cup applesauce
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, melted
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ tbsp baking soda
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp ground cinnamon
2 cups walnuts, chopped and lightly toasted (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan thoroughly or line it with parchment paper, which helps in easily removing the bread after baking.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, applesauce, and melted butter. The mixture will appear slightly lumpy, but this is normal and fine.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon to ensure even distribution of the leavening and spices.
Fold Dry into Wet Mixture: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gently, taking care not to overmix. This helps keep the batter light and the bread soft.
Add Walnuts: Fold in the chopped, lightly toasted walnuts or raisins if desired for added crunch and flavor. This step is optional.
Pour and Smooth Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly with a spatula.
Bake the Bread: Bake the loaf for 55 to 60 minutes. Start checking at 50 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean, the bread is done.
Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely or slice warm. Serving a warm slice with butter is especially delightful.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and butter to achieve the best mixing results and texture.
Accurate measuring of ingredients is key for the perfect rise and moistness.
Fold the batter gently, do not overmix, to maintain a tender crumb.
Customize by adding spices like nutmeg or extra cinnamon, or nuts and raisins for variety.