Glazed Apple and Walnut Bread

Now that fall is here this "Glazed Apple and Walnut Bread" recipe is the perfect bread recipe to try! This moist apple bread has chunks of fresh baked apple that will make it difficult to have just one piece, and the glaze although optional, make this apple bread even more irresistible.

This apple and walnut bread uses fresh Granny Smiths, spices, and nuts combined for a classic autumn taste. Some of the ingredients you will need for this glazed apple and walnut bread recipe include whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, milk, chopped walnuts, dark brown sugar, ground cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and peeled and finely chopped Granny Smith apple. To start preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a loaf pan. Cream together the white sugar and butter, until fluffy and combined. Add in eggs, one at a time, beating just after each addition. Add vanilla and mix until all combined. Combine flours, baking powder, and salt. Add a little of this to the mix, alternating with milk, a little at a time each, until all is combined.

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