Dutch Apple Bread

This bread recipe has quickly become my go-to favorite. It’s perfect for a light breakfast, a midmorning pick-me-up, a late afternoon treat, or a post-dinner indulgence. I simply can’t resist snacking on this delightful bread. Its flavor is both comforting and welcoming, creating a warm and inviting experience.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups of peeled and diced green apple
• ½ cup softened butter
• 1 cup granulated white sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup milk
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup walnuts

Topping:

• ⅓ cup flour
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp granulated white sugar
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 5 tbsp cold, cubed butter

Glaze:

• 1 tbsp melted butter
• ½ cup confectioner’s sugar
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated white sugar.
3. Add the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bowl, and mix thoroughly.
4. Mix in the baking powder, salt, and all-purpose flour. Be careful not to over-mix.
5. Gently fold in the walnuts and diced green apples.
6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
7. In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients and use a fork to mix until pea-sized crumbles form. Sprinkle the crumble mixture over the batter in the loaf pan.
8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the bread to cool in the loaf pan, then remove it from the pan.
10. Once the bread has cooled completely, whisk together the glaze ingredients in a small bowl. Drizzle the glaze over the top of the cooled bread.
11. Slice and serve your delicious homemade bread!