Chocolate Apple Bread
Description
This is a gently-spiced and chunky apple quick bread that features a scattering of chocolate chips throughout and a chopped walnut topping.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 cup margarine, softened
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1 cup white sugar
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2 eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons buttermilk
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1 cup chopped apples
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1/2 cup walnuts
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1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
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To make the topping, in a small bowl mix the sugar, cinnamon and finely chopped walnuts. Set aside.
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In a medium bowl combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
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.
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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.