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### How to Make Dutch Apple Bread:
1. **Preheat the Oven**: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or you can use parchment paper for easy removal.
2. **Prepare the Wet Ingredients**: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
3. **Prepare the Dry Ingredients**: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
4. **Add the Apples**: Gently fold in the chopped apples until they are evenly distributed in the batter. The apples will add moisture and flavor to the bread.
5. **Make the Topping**: In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
6. **Assemble and Bake**: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the batter.
7. **Bake**: Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. You’ll know it’s done when your kitchen smells heavenly!
8. **Cool and Serve**: Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
### Tips for the Best Dutch Apple Bread:
– **Use Crisp Apples**: Granny Smith apples or any firm apple variety works best for this bread. Their tartness balances out the sweetness of the bread.
– **Don’t Overmix**: When mixing the batter, try not to overwork it. Overmixing can make the bread dense and heavy, and we want it light and tender!
– **Optional Add-ins**: Want to take it up a notch? Add some chopped walnuts or raisins to the bread batter for extra texture and flavor.
### Why You Won’t Regret Trying This Recipe
Dutch Apple Bread is perfect for sharing with family and friends, whether you’re having a cozy weekend breakfast or bringing a homemade treat to a potluck. It’s a comforting, warm, and inviting treat that everyone will rave about.
I promise, if you try this recipe, you’ll never look at apple bread the same way again. 🙌 So, go ahead and give it a try—you won’t regret it! Your taste buds will thank you.
Let me know if you make it! If you’re excited to bake this, raise your hand 🙋♀️ and get your oven ready for a delicious experience.
Happy baking, everyone! 💚
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