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two slices of hard cider bread on a small white plate on top of an orange and white napkin
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4 from 2 votes

Hard Cider Bread

This Hard Cider Bread is moist, flavorful, and super easy to make. If you are looking for a quick bread full of fall flavors this is the recipe for you.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 Slices
Calories: 215kcal
Author: Wendy

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Loaf Pan

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • ¾ cup brown sugar packed
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 12 ounces hard apple cider
  • ½ cup chopped dried fruit like cranberries
  • ½ cup chopped nuts like pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a loaf pan by spritzing with nonstick cooking spray and lining with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Pour the bottle of hard cider into the bowl and stir until the ingredients are just combined.
  • Fold in your choice of dried fruit and nuts, mixing until they are evenly distributed.
  • Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center returns clean and the bread is golden brown.
  • Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, using the parchment paper to lift, transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Quality Ingredients: Use a good quality hard cider for this recipe. The flavor of the cider will significantly impact the taste of your bread..
  • Monitor Your Bake: Every oven is different. Start checking your bread a few minutes before the suggested baking time to prevent over-baking.
  • Use parchment paper: By lining your baking dish with parchment paper you can guarantee easy removal of the entire loaf. 
  • Check the bread for doneness: Use a toothpick to check the center of a loaf. If it comes out clean the bread is finished baking. 
  • Cool Completely: Allow your bread to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. Cutting into it too soon can result in a gummy texture.
 
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 2mg