Cinnamon Apple Bread with a Sweet Glaze

Ingredients

For the Bread:

• • 120 g (1/2 cup) milk, room temperature (or use buttermilk; skip vinegar if using)
  • 1/2 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice (omit if using buttermilk)
  • 300 g (2 + 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour

• • 150 g (3/4 cup) brown sugar
  • 5 g (1 + 1/4 tsp) baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda

• • 1 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 2 apples (250 g total), peeled, cored, and shredded
  • Some lemon juice, to drizzle on shredded apples

• • 90 g (1/2 cup) vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Topping:

• 15 g (1 tbsp) granulated white sugar
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder

For the Glaze:

• • 35 g (4 tbsp) powdered sugar

• Few drops of water, for the glaze

Steps to Make It

Step 1: Prepare the Apples

1. 1. Peel, core, and shred the apples using a box grater.
   2. Drizzle the shredded apples with a bit of lemon juice to prevent browning and set aside.

Step 2: Preheat and Prep

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Grease a loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 3: Prepare the Milk Mixture

1. 1. If using regular milk, combine it with vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for 5-10 minutes to create a buttermilk substitute. Skip this step if using buttermilk.

Step 4: Mix the Dry Ingredients

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon powder until well combined.

Step 5: Mix the Wet Ingredients

1. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and the prepared milk (or buttermilk).

Step 6: Combine the Mixtures

1. 1. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender loaf.

1. Fold in the shredded apples gently to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.

Step 7: Add the Topping

1. 1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
   2. Mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping and sprinkle it evenly over the batter.

Step 8: Bake the Bread

1. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
2. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9: Add the Glaze

1. 1. Once the bread is cool, prepare the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar with a few drops of water until smooth.

1. Drizzle the glaze over the bread and let it set before slicing and serving.