Name: Hard Apple Cider “Beer” Bread with Maple Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups all purpose flour; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1.5 teaspoons salt; 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 12 ounces bottles hard apple cider; 8 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 1 pinch salt

Hard Apple Cider “Beer” Bread with Maple Butter

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Hard Apple Cider “Beer” Bread with Maple Butter

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Ingredients

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Hard Apple Cider “Beer” Bread with Maple Butter

3 cups all purpose flour

1 tbsp baking powder

1 ½ teaspoons salt

3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

4 tablespoons unsalted buttermelted, and divided

12 ounces bottles hard apple ciderI used Angry Orchard

For the Maple Butter

8 tablespoons buttersoftened

3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

1 pinch salt

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and grease a standard loaf pan with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the maple syrup, 3 tablespoons of the melted butter, the hard apple cider, and stir just until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of melted butter over the top, and bake on the middle rack of the oven for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely.

Prepare the maple butter:

Beat the 8 tablespoons softened butter with the maple syrup and pinch of salt until combined and place in a bowl. Allow to solidify at room temperature. Serve softened with the beer bread, and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Chill Your Cider First 🍎
Use cold hard apple cider straight from the refrigerator to prevent the batter from becoming too warm, which helps achieve that crispy crust and ensures proper rise during baking.
Don't Overmix the Batter 🥄
Fold the wet and dry ingredients together gently until just combined—overmixing develops gluten and creates a dense, tough crumb instead of the light, tender texture this quick bread requires.
Bloom the Baking Powder 💨
Mix your baking powder with the dry ingredients and let the batter rest for 2-3 minutes before baking to activate the leavening agent, resulting in maximum rise and a superior crumb structure.
Infuse Maple Butter Properly 🍁
Whip softened unsalted butter with pure maple syrup and a pinch of salt, then chill until spreadable—whipping incorporates air for a luxurious, fluffy texture that melts beautifully on warm bread.
Score and Steam for Crust 🔪
Score the top of the loaf with a sharp knife and place a pan of hot water on the lower oven rack while baking to create steam, which promotes browning and delivers that signature crispy, golden crust.