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Perfect Cozy Apple Cider Donut Bread

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This apple cider donut bread captures the warmth of a fresh apple cider donut without frying. It features a tender, moist crumb with a crackly cinnamon-sugar crust, making it the perfect fall treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups apple cider
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for coating)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the long sides.
  2. Reduce the apple cider: In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups apple cider to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 1/2 cup. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Slowly whisk in the reduced apple cider.
  5. Fold wet into dry: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold gently with a rubber spatula until just combined (about 10-12 strokes). Do not overmix.
  6. Prepare cinnamon-sugar coating for pan: In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle half of this mixture into the bottom of the parchment-lined loaf pan.
  7. Pour batter into the pan and spread evenly. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake for 45-55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If browning too quickly, tent with foil after 35 minutes.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes on a cooling rack.
  10. Make final coating: In a shallow dish, mix remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a small bowl.
  11. Lift bread out of pan using parchment. Brush top and sides generously with melted butter, then roll or sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
  12. Let cool completely on a cooling rack before slicing (at least 30 minutes).

Notes

Don’t skip reducing the cider—it concentrates flavor and prevents a gummy texture. Use room temperature eggs to avoid butter seizing. Let bread cool 10 minutes before coating for best crunch. Bread tastes even better on day two.

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