Dairy-Free Brown Bread with Apple Butter and Toasted Pecans

Ingredients

• 2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 2 cups Dairy-Free Milk (e.g., almond, soy)
• 1/4 cup Molasses
• 1/2 cup Apple Butter
• 1/4 cup Pecans

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a loaf pan by greasing and flouring it.
2. 2In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of whole wheat flour, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 tsp of baking soda, and 1/2 tsp of salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together.
3. 3In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of dairy-free milk and 1/4 cup of molasses until well combined.
4. 4Pour the wet ingredients (dairy-free milk and molasses mixture) into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix with a spoon or spatula until everything is just combined. Do not overmix.
5. 5Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
6. 6Bake for 45 to 50 minutes. You will know the bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. 7Let the bread cool in the loaf pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Then, carefully remove the bread from the pan and let it cool completely on the wire rack. This prevents the bread from becoming soggy.
8. 8While the bread is cooling, toast the 1/4 cup of pecans. Place them in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they smell fragrant and are lightly browned. Watch them closely as they can burn quickly.
9. 9Once the bread is completely cool, slice it. Spread each slice with 1/2 cup of apple butter and sprinkle the toasted pecans over the top.
10. 10Serve immediately.

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