Peppernut Tea Bread

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 4
A lightly spiced tea bread with apple butter, golden raisins and sliced almonds
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Prep

15 min

Cook

55 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour ( or use just all purpose white )
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated whole nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground star anise
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 cup apple butter
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup honey
2 large eggs , lightly beaten
1/2 cup golden raisin
2 tablespoons sliced almonds , divided
cooking spray

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
195
Sugar
19g
Fat
5g
Peppernut Tea Bread, also known as Pfeffernusse, is a traditional German holiday treat. It is typically enjoyed in small hard cookies, but this recipe takes the warming spices and applies them to a simple tea bread. The combination of apple butter, golden raisins, and spices creates a uniquely delicious and warming flavor that is perfect for the colder months. This lightly sweet bread is perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert and pairs wonderfully with a warm cup of tea or coffee.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.In a medium bowl, whisk together flours, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, star anise, and black pepper.
3.In a large bowl, mix apple butter, sugar, honey, and eggs until well combined.
4.Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in the raisins and 1 tablespoon of the sliced almonds.
5.Spray a 9x5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining sliced almonds on top.
6.Bake bread for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7.Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.

PROS

The bread is super moist and flavorful with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice.
The applesauce in the recipe adds moisture while keeping it lower in fat.

CONS

The bread may be too dense and chewy for some people’s liking.
Some may also find the nutmeg and anise flavors overpowering.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This bread is made with whole wheat flour and contains healthy fats from the almonds and eggs, as well as antioxidants from the golden raisins and spices. Apple butter is also a great source of dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals.

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