Sourdough Apple Fritter Bread

Sourdough Apple Fritter Bread sounds like a delicious and unique twist on a classic treat! It’s a great way to use sourdough starter while incorporating the sweet and spiced flavors of apple fritters. Here’s a basic outline of how to make it:

Ingredients:

• For the bread:
  • 1 cup active sourdough starter (fed and bubbly)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk (or buttermilk)
  • 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and diced (use a firm apple like Granny Smith)
• For the swirl:
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
• For the glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk (or more, for desired consistency)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Bread Batter: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In another bowl, whisk together the sourdough starter, melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the diced apples.
3. Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter for the swirl. Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture into the batter and use a knife or skewer to swirl it through the bread batter.
4. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top begins to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil during the last 10-15 minutes of baking.
5. Make the Glaze: While the bread is cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
6. Glaze the Bread: Once the bread has cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over the top.
7. Serve: Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy the sweet, fruity, and slightly tangy sourdough goodness!

This bread would make a fantastic breakfast treat or a snack with your afternoon coffee. Let me know if you want any modifications or extra tips!