Description
Similar to beer bread, this crisp crusted hard cider bread has great tangy apple flavor. Slather with maple butter and serve with a bowl of chili.
Ingredients
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For the bread:
- 3 cups (720 ml) all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) pure maple syrup
- 4 tbsp (60 ml) unsalted butter, melted, and divided
- 12 oz (355 ml) bottle hard apple cider (I used Angry Orchard)
For the maple butter:
- 8 tbsp (120 ml) butter (1 stick), softened
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) pure maple syrup
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and grease a standard loaf pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the maple syrup, 3 tbsp of the melted butter, the hard apple cider, and stir just until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Drizzle the remaining tbsp of melted butter over the top, and bake on the middle rack of the oven for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely.
Prepare the maple butter:
- Beat the 8 tbsp softened butter with the maple syrup and pinch of salt until combined and place in a bowl. Allow to solidify at room temperature. Serve softened with the beer bread, and enjoy!
Notes
- The maple syrup may be substituted for honey in the bread and the butter.
- Recipe adapted from King Arthur Flour
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250