Apple Cider Quick Bread

Name: Apple Cider Quick Bread
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 1 loaf.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 3 tablespoons toasted wheat germ; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 large egg white; 1/2 cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice; 1/4 cup plain yogurt; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup shredded peeled tart apple; 1/3 cup golden raisins; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest

This moist, tasty quick bread is packed with tender apples and aromatic spices. Whole wheat flour and wheat germ add a boost of nutrition.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 large egg white
1/2 cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shredded peeled tart apple
1/3 cup golden raisins
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, egg white, cider, yogurt, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the apple, raisins and orange zest.
Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.