Apple Pie Bread

• Bread --
• 1/2 cupbutter, softened
• 1 cupsugar
• 1/4 cup buttermilk or sour milk*
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 eggs
• 1teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups shredded, peeled apple (about 4 medium)
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1/2 cup raisins
• Topping --
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of an 9x5x3-inch loaf pan; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Beat in sugar until combined. Add buttermilk and baking powder; beat until combined. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until combined. Add flour and salt; beat until combined. Stir in apple, nuts, and raisins.
3. Spoon batter into prepared pan; spread evenly. Sprinkle Streusel-Nut Topping over batter. Bake for 60 to 65 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
4. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack. Wrap and store overnight before slicing. Makes 1 loaf (14 servings).
5. Sour Milk:To make 1/4 cup sour milk, place 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar in a glass measuring cup. Add enough milk to make 1/4 cup total liquid; stir. Let mixture stand for 5 minutes before using.
6. Topping:
7. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and flour. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in walnuts or pecans.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/apple-pie-bread-51483021 (may not work)