*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          CHOCOLATE APPLE BREAD

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Serving Size  : 16   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Apples                           Breads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        -----TOPPING-----
   1       tb           Sugar
     1/2   ts           Cinnamon
     1/2   c            Chopped walnuts or pecans

                        -----BREAD-----
   4       c            All-purpose flour
   1       t            Salt
   1       t            Baking powder
   1       t            Baking soda
   1       t            Cinnamon
     1/2   ts           Nutmeg
   1       c            Butter,softened
   2       c            Sugar
   4                    Eggs
   2       ts           Vanilla extract
     1/4   c            Buttermilk
   3       c            Coarsely chopped apples
   1       c            Chopped walnuts
  12       oz           Semi-sweet chocolate chips

  Topping:
  In cup, combine sugar, cinnamon and walnuts; set aside.
  
  Bread:
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 9x5x3" loaf pans.  In small
     bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon
     and nutmeg; set aside.

  2. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy.  Add eggs and
     vanilla extract; mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture
     alternately with buttermilk. Stir in apples, walnuts, and
     chocolate chips. Pour into prepared pans. Sprinkle with topping.

  3. bake 50-60 minutes until cake tester inserted in center comes
     out clean. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely.
     Makes 2 loaves.
 
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