Apple Clafoutis Bread (a twist on a French classic)

Apple clafoutis bread is a delightful combination of a clafoutis (a French dessert made with fruit and a custard-like batter) and a bread-like texture. Here's an easy recipe for making homemade apple clafouti bread:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup milk

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

• Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish (like a pie dish or a loaf pan) and set aside.

2. Prepare the Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until you have a smooth batter.

3. Add Apples: Gently fold the sliced apples into the batter until they are well coated.

4. Pour into Baking Dish: Pour the batter and apple mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.

5. Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for about 35-40 minutes or until the clafouti bread is set and golden brown on top.

6. Brush with Butter: About 5 minutes before baking ends, brush the bread's top with melted butter to give it a nice sheen.

7. Cool and Serve: Allow the clafouti bread to cool slightly before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

8. Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature. It's delicious alone or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Enjoy your homemade apple clafoutis bread! Feel free to customize this recipe by adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.