Apple Bread

I was recently looking to make something a little different from banana beard when I came across this recipe for Apple Loaf.  The recipe below is my variation which uses diced apple instead of shredded and adds a bit of cinnamon.  I chose to also make 3 smaller loaves using 3 - 5.75x3in pans instead of a single 9x5in pan.  The results were very good and this will now be in my normal baking rotation.

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Ingredients 
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
1 ½ tsp. cinnamon
½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup apple, peeled, cored and diced


Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease one 9x5 in. loaf pan or three 5.75 x3 in. loaf pans.

In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nuts (if using).

In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar and 1 egg until smooth. Beat in second egg, and stir in vanilla. Stir in diced apples.

Pour flour mixture into batter; stir just until moistened. Spread into prepared pan(s). Bake for 50 to 60 minutes for single loaf or 30 to 40 minutes for mini loaves, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes, then remove from pan. Place on a rack to cool.