OH. MY. GOSH…. If yall haven’t made the Apple Fritter Discard Loaf yet, what are you even doing??!!!! Top tier yall. Top tier
Ingredients
Bread Batter:
* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 1 cup sprouted wheat (or more all-purpose)
* ½ cup sourdough discard (or ½ cup active starter + ¼ cup water)
* ½ cup sugar
* 2 eggs
* ¼ cup melted butter
* ¼ cup milk
* 2 tsp baking powder
* 1 tsp baking soda
* 1 tsp cinnamon
* ½ tsp salt
Apple Filling:
* 2 apples, diced (~2 cups)
* ¼ cup sugar
* 1 tsp cinnamon
* ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
Optional Glaze:
* 1 cup powdered sugar
* 2–3 tbsp milk
Instructions
1. Prep Apples: Mix diced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Let sit 10 min.
2. Mix Dry: Whisk flours, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Mix Wet: Combine eggs, sugar, discard, butter, and milk.
4. Combine: Fold wet into dry until just mixed. Gently fold in apples.
5. Bake: Pour into greased 9×5″ loaf pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50–60 min. Cool 10 min in pan, then on rack.
6. Glaze (Optional): Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled bread.
Tips & Variations
* Use brown sugar for richer flavor.
* Add streusel topping before baking.
* Swap flour, spices, or add nuts.
* Make it vegan: flax egg, plant milk, vegan butter.
* Store: 3 days room temp, 1 week fridge, 3 months freezer.
FAQ Highlights:
* Applesauce substitute: Use 1 cup unsweetened applesauce; reduce bake time.
* Bread not rising? Check starter activity, oven temp, and avoid overmixing.
