If you’re in the mood for something cozy and delicious, cider bread is the perfect recipe to try!

This bread combines the warm, spiced notes of apple cider with a tender, moist crumb that has plenty of fall flavor!

Whether you’re enjoying it as a comforting snack or serving it alongside a hearty meal, cider bread adds a touch of autumn to your table any time of year. For more ideas, check out our fall recipes.

Easy to make and bursting with flavor, this bread is a delightful way to bring the taste of the season into your home. 

Can you make beer bread with hard cider?

Yes, you can make beer bread with hard cider! Hard cider works as a great substitute for beer in beer bread, giving the bread a slightly sweeter and fruitier flavor. The carbonation in the hard cider helps the bread rise, just like beer would, while the cider’s unique taste adds a delicious twist to the classic recipe. Whether you prefer a sweeter or drier cider, this swap can add a fun, autumn-inspired flavor to your homemade bread.

What is apple cider bread?

Apple cider bread is a type of quick bread recipe that incorporates apple cider as a key ingredient, giving the bread a rich, spiced flavor with a hint of sweetness. The cider adds moisture to the bread, making it tender and soft, while also infusing it with the warm, fruity notes of apples. It’s the perfect bread for autumn baking and can be enjoyed as a snack, dessert, or even breakfast. 

Recipe for Apple Cider Bread

Preheat oven to 375 degrees f.

Spray a loaf pan with non-stick spray.

In a large bowl, mix together dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

Add hard apple cider and mix ingredients together with a wooden spoon.

Mix in cheese and onion powder.

Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Brush the top with the melted butter.

Bake for approximately 30 minutes.

Remove from the oven and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.

Cook an additional 5-10 minutes or until a toothpick comes out of the center of the loaf clean.

Cool in the pan 10 minutes before removing and letting cool on a wire rack.

Be sure to allow enough time for the bread to cool completely to room temperature before slicing.

Hard Cider bread is best served fresh and warm from the oven, but it can also be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

Be Sure to Try These Recipes Too: 

• Our Favorite Recipes for Apple Season 
• What to do with Leftover Fresh Apples 
• Brown Sugar Baked Carrots 
• How to Turn Cake Mixes into Quick Breads 
• Apple Cider Cupcakes 
• Apple Cider Donut Recipe 

​What to Pair Hard Apple Cider Bread With: 

Here are some delicious ideas:

• Butter and Honey
• Cream Cheese or Apple Butter
• Pair with sharp cheddar or brie 
• Serve alongside your favorite soup recipe
• Enjoy a slice with a cup of coffee or tea 

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Hard Apple Cider Bread Recipe

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Additional Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

With reminiscent tastes of traditional beer bread, this Hard Apple Cider Bread Recipe is made with your favorite hard apple cider and is the perfect companion to chili, dips soups and more!

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Ingredients

• * 2 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
• * 3 tbsp sugar
• * 2 tsp baking powder
• * 1 tsp salt
• * 1 12 oz. bottle of Hard Apple Cider
• * 6 oz. + 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (or any other cheese of your choosing,)
• * 1 tbsp onion powder
• * 1 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

1. Pre-Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Spray a loaf pan with non-stick spray.
3. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
4. Add hard apple cider and mix ingredients together.
5. Mix in cheese and onion powder.
6. Spread mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
7. Brush the top with the melted butter.
8. Bake for approximately 30 minutes.
9. Remove from the oven and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
10. Cook an additional 5-10 minutes or until a toothpick comes out of the center of the loaf clean.
11. Cool in the pan 10 minutes before removing and letting cool on a wire rack.

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