Apple Fritter Bread (All the Flavor, None of the Frying)

Apple fritter bread has all the flavor of the donut shop classic — without the deep fryer. Soft, cinnamon-swirled bread packed with fresh apples. Topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. Breakfast or dessert? Both. Make two loaves.

Ingredients

Makes 1 loaf.

For the Bread:

• 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup (120ml) sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and diced

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

• ⅓ cup (65g) brown sugar
• 1 tbsp cinnamon

For the Glaze:

• ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
• 1-2 tbsp milk or apple cider
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment.

Step 2: Mix Dry & Wet

1. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
2. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Mix in sour cream. Gradually add dry ingredients. Fold in diced apples.

Step 3: Layer & Swirl

1. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the swirl.
2. Layer half the batter in the pan. Sprinkle with half the cinnamon sugar. Repeat with remaining batter and cinnamon sugar. Swirl with a knife.

Step 4: Bake

1. Bake 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes in pan, then transfer to a wire rack.

Step 5: Glaze & Serve

1. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over warm bread. Slice. Devour.

Summary

Prep Time: 15 min | Bake Time: 60 min | Total: 1 hour 15 min

Yield: 1 loaf | Difficulty: Easy

Storage Notes

Counter (airtight): 4 days. Freezer: 3 months (un-glazed). Thaw and glaze before serving. This bread actually tastes even better on day two — flavors deepen overnight.