Chocolate Apple Bread

The combination of chocolate, cinnamon and apple make a great sweet bread that all will love!

Step: 1

To make the topping, in a small bowl mix the sugar, cinnamon and finely chopped walnuts. Set aside.

Step: 2

In a medium bowl combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.

Step: 3

In a separate large bowl cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla extract, and mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in apples, walnuts, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Pour into a greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. Sprinkle with topping.

Step: 4

Bake in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 50 to 60 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool on a wire rack.

Per Serving: 297 calories; protein 4.7g; carbohydrates 39.7g; fat 14g; cholesterol 31.1mg; sodium 286.7mg.

The best flavour of the flour can make a real difference to your bread. Different brands do vary. Extra-strong or Canadian flours, which are bet higher in gluten, may give you a better rise than standard dough flours – especially if you’re make wholemeal bread , which not always getting bigger as well as clear bread.

To made this in a breadmaker , add all the menus to your breadmaker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

A dough’s first rising can be make in the fridge 24 hours . This slows down the time it takes to rise to double its size, giving it a deeper flavour. It’s also a great limit , as you can work it yesterday , then clear it off the next day.