Description

This Amish Bread recipe is a moist, flavorful quick bread that replaces traditional applesauce with plain Greek yogurt, maintaining a tender crumb and rich taste. Enhanced with cinnamon and vanilla, it’s perfect for breakfast or a comforting snack. Optional toppings like cinnamon-sugar, chopped nuts, or oats add delightful texture and flavor.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (as applesauce substitute)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Toppings

Cinnamon-sugar mixture
Chopped nuts
Oats

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon ensuring they are well combined.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the lightly beaten egg, milk, plain Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
Prepare Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly to ensure uniform baking.
Add Optional Toppings: Sprinkle your choice of cinnamon-sugar mixture, chopped nuts, or oats on top of the batter for added texture and flavor, if desired.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the bread is browning too quickly, tent it loosely with foil to prevent burning.
Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps the bread set and makes slicing easier.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense loaf; stir just until ingredients are combined.
If you prefer a sweeter bread, you can increase the sugar or add a drizzle of honey on slices.
Substitute plain Greek yogurt with regular yogurt or sour cream if needed.
Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
This recipe can be doubled for multiple loaves, adjusting the baking time accordingly.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
Category: Quick Bread
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Amish bread, applesauce substitute, Greek yogurt bread, cinnamon bread, quick bread, moist bread, breakfast bread