Simple Apple Loaf Quick Bread Recipe
Quick breads are simpler to make than real bread, as they don’t use yeast. They aren’t really breads, they are more cakes. Try this Apple loaf (Rainbow Nourishments).
They don’t need kneading, you just mix the ingredients gently to keep gas bubbles intact, and then whip up delicious recipes. Some popular quick breads you are likely already familiar with are banana bread and gingerbread. All make healthy breakfast treats.
Apple chunks are choking hazards for babies and people with swallowing difficulties. Keep apple pips/seeds/cores away from pets due to natural cyanide. Read more on food safety for people and pets.
Ask permission before feeding to equines, as too many cause colic. If given permission, feed cut up from a flat palm, to prevent choking).
Support your local apple growers
Around 70% of apples sold in England are imported, yet our heritage apples are in danger of going extinct. Most supermarket apples are also sprayed with shellac (dead insects) to make them look waxy. Instead, look for organic apples in farm shops or community orchards (free!)
- To make the most of your apples, invest in a good peeler (also for potatoes, to save food waste and makes everything easier).
- Keep apples in the fridge (in a paper bag in the crisper section is good), and cut out brown spots as soon as you see them.
