Apple Cheese Bread
Submitted by alfmandy
Apple Cheese Bread is a sweet-savory quick bread with chopped apple, very sharp aged cheddar, and walnuts. A brunch loaf that slices cleanly and keeps well.
YIELD
8 servingsPREP
30 minCOOK
60 minREADY
90 minSharp aged cheddar in a sweet quick bread sounds like a gamble, but the tang cuts through the sugar and makes each slice more interesting than a standard apple loaf.
The key is using genuinely sharp, aged cheddar: a mild cheddar disappears into the batter. A properly sharp one gives you distinct pockets of savory flavor woven through the apple and walnut crumb.
Stir the dry ingredients gently into the apple mixture; the directions are specific about this. Over-working quick bread batter builds gluten and tightens the crumb. The goal is a tender, moist loaf that holds together when sliced.
Excellent for brunch, served warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).
Cream butter and sugar, beating until light.
Beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in apples, cheese and nuts.
In separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually and gently stir into apple mixture.
Pour into greased loaf pan and bake 1 hour.
Cool 10 minutes before serving.
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