Apple Cider Cheddar Bread

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Apple Cider Cheddar Bread

I’m not gonna lie, this week has been ROUGH. For a multitude of reasons but to top things off with a gigantic cherry and black sprinkles, on Wednesday when I was walking Amelia, we were attacked by two dogs who escaped their yard.

One was little, the other was big. They ran toward Amelia and attacked her, I tried to kick them, but since I live on an incredibly steep hill, I lost my balance and fell down the hill. I quickly got up to try and stop them again and that was when my neighbor, who is a pretty big dude, grabbed the scary big dog off of Amelia and put him back in his yard. I grabbed Amelia by the nape of her neck and walked her to safety. Since I was screaming “help, help, help!!” at the top of my lungs, people eventually came out to see if I was ok.

Apple Cider Cheddar Bread

I was so incredibly thankful to Martin who saved Amelia. If he wasn’t there, I’m not sure when the fight would’ve ended. I know dogs are dogs and I definitely don’t blame them. Stuff happens. Accidents happen. But man, it has been a rough week, to say the least.

But we’re ok. I’m banged up but I’ll be ok. And Amelia protected herself so she’s magically ok too. She’s a feisty lil’ thing, she got it from her Mama. Haha.

Apple Cider Cheddar Bread

Tonight I’m excited to rest and watch TV–something that is not the news.

I watched Mrs. Doubtfire the other night and I laughed so hard. I needed laughter. I needed Robin Williams type imitations and the restaurant scene?! It’s perfect.

This week I’ve also needed comfort in form of food. On Wednesday, for lunch I ordered a toast with ricotta and jam from Sqirl. I had a Postmate delivery credit and TOOK FULL ADVANTAGE.

Apple Cider Cheddar Bread

And today we have apple cider cheesy bread.

So this is kinda like beer bread but made with apple cider instead!

I thought it was a fun idea since beer bread has sort of been all over the place this season.

And since apples and cheddar go so well together, I figured let’s add it to the mix, too. This bread is BOMB, it’s so good.

You can serve it alongside some soup or even eat it on its own lil’ by lil’.

Apple Cider Cheddar Bread

Apple Cider Cheddar Bread

5 from 1 vote

Apple Cider Cheddar Bread

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total: 55 minutes
Servings: 1 (8x4-inch or 9x5-inch) loaf

Ingredients 

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoons salt
  • 4 ounces finely grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cup hard apple cider
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 honey crisp or gala apple or pink lady apple, sliced

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 8x4-inch or 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with a sheet of parchment. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Add the cheese and toss together until it’s evenly distributed throughout the flour mixture.
  • Using your hands or spatula, create a well in the center. Pour the hard apple cider and melted butter into the center. Stir until completely combined. Pour into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top with a spatula. Top the loaf with apple slices, overlapping them however you like.
  • Transfer to the oven to bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, before removing and allowing it to cool to room temperature. Serve it with some softened butter! Also, I tried this with apple butter and it was also SO GOOD.

Notes

The 9x5-inch loaf will be a bit stouter than the one pictured!
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48 Comments

  1. We made it with the hard cider and at 60 minutes it was still under cooked in center (although bamboo stick came out clean). We have an old oven and use an oven thermometer to calibrate. We cooked at 350. I’m not that experienced at baking so wonder if we should use only a cup of the cider. It came out doughy. can you offer any guidance?

  2. Oh no! Just what a terrible tale. So delighted to review that you and Amelia are okay! This has actually been a very terrible week spent stressing over family and friends in the light of inhuman actions by some. You actually deserve some home cooking currently and yummy! that bread looks so delicious.

  3. Ah poor Amelia! Glad she’s okay! The one time my dog was attacked, he sat down in the middle and just howled (it was more like a piercing screech) at the top of his lungs – it basically stunned/confused the big dogs who backed off before their owners could grab them.

    After this week, we all need carb coziness.

  4. I’ve faithfully followed your blog for years now and I’ve really come to love you and Amelia! Dog fights are terrifying and I’m so relieved that you’re all ok. Other events this week are also terrifying, but I’m trying so, so hard to believe that we can (and will) all band together to make this country a safe, loving place for people of all backgrounds. I wish you lots of love, comfort food, and funny movies!

    1. Stephanie! Thank you so much–you’re so sweet. This past week I’ve been smiling at people more sincerely, making sure I make eye contact, I’ve been saying thank you more intentionally. I’m praying and rooting for us ALL. And that part feels good. Sending love your way. xoxo

  5. So happy to read that you and Amelia are ok! This has been a pretty awful week spent worrying about family and friends in the light of hateful actions by some. Ultimately there are tons of good, kind people in this world and we need to hold onto that and each other… though comfort food sure does help in times like these. Sending hugs across the internet to you or anyone who reads this who could use one right now <3

    1. Having this blog has shown me that people are good and kind and generous all over the world and for no real reason other than just wanting to be! I meet and speak to people who probably voted for the candidate who I didn’t vote for who are amazing people! I believe in the goodness in people. I’ll hold onto that for now. xoxo

  6. I made this tonite, moderate fail for me! Still tastes good but the wet to dry mixing part didn’t go to smooth. Still Tate’s good though! Thanks for the recipe!

      1. ahhh ok! i’m going to try it right now! so sorry about this. are you still trying the recipe? im going to try it with 1 cup of apple cider if it’s too little.

      2. ok ugh. it’s in the oven right now and it’s definitely 1 1/2 cup apple cider. i must’ve written it down wrong. i’m so sorry!

  7. So glad you and the pup are okay! Mrs. Doubtfire sounds like just the right medicine. I watched Beauty and the Beast for the same reason, because I needed daydreaming and songs and dancing candelabras rather than laughter. For that, this weekend!

  8. I’m so upset thinking about sweet little Amelia being set upon. Glad you’re ok and I think a few days of rest, comfort food, trash tv and plenty of treats will help.

    This bread looks delicious and I think I’m going to add it to my Christmas menu (for the adults anyway)