Description
Delight in this moist and flavorful Sourdough Apple Bread, combining the natural tang of sourdough discard with sweet apples and warming spices. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack, this loaf is topped with a luscious vanilla glaze that adds a touch of sweetness to every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Filling
- 2 cups apples, peeled and chopped (about 2 medium apples)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour (240 grams)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup sourdough discard (125 grams)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
- 1 pinch salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan thoroughly to ensure the bread does not stick during baking.
- Prepare Apple Filling: Peel, core, and chop the apples into small pieces. In a large bowl, toss the chopped apples with ½ teaspoon cinnamon and 2 tablespoons brown sugar, mixing well to evenly coat the fruit.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients—flour, baking powder, brown sugar, sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg—and stir thoroughly to blend the spices and leavening agent evenly throughout the flour.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add milk, sourdough discard, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Using a mixer, blend everything together until the batter is smooth and well combined, taking care not to overmix.
- Combine Apple Filling and Batter: Gently fold the spiced apple mixture into the batter with a large spoon, ensuring the apples are evenly distributed without breaking them down.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the completed batter into the greased loaf pan, leveling the surface with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare Glaze: While the bread cools, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, melted and cooled butter, and an optional pinch of salt in a mixing bowl until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze and Serve: Once the bread is completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top evenly. Slice and serve to enjoy the perfect combination of moist bread with a sweet, creamy finish.
Notes
- You can substitute apples with pears for a different fruit twist.
- Ensure the sourdough discard is unfed and at room temperature for best results.
- Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- The glaze is optional but adds a lovely sweet finish to the bread.
- For a dairy-free option, use plant-based milk and vegan butter for the glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
