Streusel Apple Bread

Streusel Apple Bread




This quick bread seems like coffe cake with all the little extras

added to it.



2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup chopped cored apples

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/3 cup sour milk or orange juice

1/3 cup chopped cranberries

2/3 cup chopped walnuts

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

2 T all-purpose flour

1 tsp finely shredded lemon peel

1 T butter, melted



Grease bottom and 1/2" up the sides of a 9x5" loaf pan; set aside.



In a small bowl, toss 2 tablespoons of the 2 cups flour with the

apple; set aside.



In a large mixing bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter with an electric mixer on

medium speed for 30 seconds; gradually beat in granulated sugar until

combined. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine remaining flour with

baking soda and salt; add to beaten mixture alternately with sour

milk or orange juice. Stir in apple mixture, cranberries and 1/3 cup

of the walnuts. Spoon batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly.



In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, lemon

peel, 1 tablespoon melted butter and remaining nuts; sprinkle evenly

over batter in pan. Bake in a 350� oven for 55-60 minutes, or until

a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.



Cool bread in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from

pan. Cool completely on a wire rack. Wrap and store overnight at

room temperature before slicing.



Makes 12 servings



For sour milk:

Place 1 teaspooon lemon juice or vinegar in 1 cup glass measure; add

milk to equal 1/3 cup. Let stand 5 minutes.