Apple Walnut Bread
Makes 2 (8x4-inch) loaves
3¾ cups sifted all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons baking soda
1½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup whole milk
½ cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon orange zest
1½ cups diced peeled baking apple (about 2 medium apples)
½ cup chopped walnuts
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray 2 (8x4-inch) loaf pans with baking spray with flour.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together 3½ cups flour, sugars, pie spice, baking soda, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, oil, eggs, and orange zest. Make a well in center of flour mixture; stir in milk mixture until well combined.
4. In another medium bowl, toss together apple, walnuts, and remaining ¼ cup flour. Stir mixture into batter until combined. Spread into prepared pans.
5. Bake for 45 minutes. Loosely cover with foil, and bake until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 15 minutes more. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans, and let cool completely on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Kitchen Tip
Braeburn, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady apples are all good for baking.
Pumpkin Spice Biscuits
Makes about 12
4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons
