Hard Apple Cider "Beer" Bread with Maple Butter has a tangy apple flavor, the crispest crust ever, and sweet maple butter. It comes together in minutes with only 5 ingredients!
12ouncebottle hard apple ciderI used Angry Orchard
For the maple butter:
8tablespoonsbutter1 stick, softened
3tablespoonspure maple syrup
pinchof salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and grease a standard loaf pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the maple syrup, 3 tablespoons of the melted butter, the hard apple cider, and stir just until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of melted butter over the top, and bake on the middle rack of the oven for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely.
Prepare the maple butter:
Beat the 8 tablespoons softened butter with the maple syrup and pinch of salt until combined and place in a bowl. Allow to solidify at room temperature. Serve softened with the beer bread, and enjoy!
Notes
The maple syrup may be substituted for honey in the bread and the butter.