Dutch Apple Loaf
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 55 min. + cooling
YIELD: 1 loaf (16 pieces).
Being of Dutch descent, I knew I had to try this recipe for a moist, fruity quick bread. It freezes well, so I often have a loaf on hand for church bazaars. —Gladys Meyer, Ottumwa, Iowa
Ingredients
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1 cup sugar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1/4 cup buttermilk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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2 cups diced peeled tart apples
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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TOPPING:
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in buttermilk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in apples and walnuts. Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan.
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2.
For topping, combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over batter.
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3.
Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 243 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 252mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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