Apple Fritter Bread {Easy Biscuit Dough Recipe} (2024)

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Inside: A crave-able and share-able Country Apple Fritter Pull-Apart Bread that is just the thing for Fall!

I might have mentioned it before, but my husbandloves donuts. At least once a week he treats himself and the girls with a trip to our local donut shop.

His donut of choice? Apple fritters— rich (and usually pretty large) bundles of cinnamon dough and apple pie filling. They’re addicting!

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Country Apple Fritter Bread

This country apple fritter bread perfectly re-creates that donut shop classic —in shareable form!

Picture this:layer after layer of sweet caramelized apples sandwiched between flaky and buttery biscuit dough.

This country apple fritter bread is perfect for fall get-togethers or special breakfasts with family. It’s warm and filling, just the thing for cooler weather!

Related: Try our Pumpkin Pie Pull Apart Bread too!

Just look at those luscious layers of apple pull apart bread amazingness! If your mouth isn’t watering yet you might want to check your pulse!

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Apple Donut Bread Ingredients

  • Grands-style flaky refrigerated biscuits (2 small cans or 1 large can)
  • 4 apples, diced
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp. ground allspice
  • 1 tbsp. brown sugar

TIP: Try using our Homemade Apple Pie Spice in this recipe in place of all the different individual spices!

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For the Glaze:

Click here for our 2-ingredient “Magic” Coconut Oil Frosting Recipe and follow instructions to make a glaze.

What are the Best Type of Apples to Use?

Gala apples are my favorite because they are mild and sweet. They taste amazing in this recipe! If you’d like to make it a little less sweet, try using Granny Smith Apples.

Can You Use Any Type of Biscuit?

For this recipe, it is important to use flaky-style biscuits because they are made to pull apart into layers. This is crucial for putting our apple filling between slices and for getting the “pull apart” effect after baking. Southern style biscuits are crumbly as opposed to flaky, so they won’t be right for this recipe.

How to Make Apple Pull Apart Bread

Combine diced apples, brown sugar, and spices in a large saucepan over medium heat.Cook until apples have browned and softened and sauce is thick (stir occasionally to prevent scorching).Set aside to cool.

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Preheat oven to 350°F.

Prepare a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray or butter.

Remove biscuits from can and peel apart layers until you have 16 biscuit halves.

Spoon about a tablespoon of cooked apple filling onto each biscuit piece.

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Stack the biscuits on top of one another, forming stacks 4-5 biscuits high. Arrange biscuits in the loaf pan, carefully turning stacks on their sides as you do so. Make sure that plain biscuit is on each end of the loaf and that filling does not touch the pan.

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Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes at 350°F.(We like our biscuits a little on the softer side – if you prefer yours a bit more “done” bake for 35 minutes).

Remove foil cover and continue baking until golden brown (about 5-8 minutes).

Remove from the oven and allow to cool about 5 minutes in pan before placing bread on another surface.

Drizzle glaze liberally over the top of the country apple fritter bread, allowing glaze to run down the sides.

Tip: Click here for coconut oil glaze recipe.

(Printable copy of Country Apple Fritter Bread recipe at bottom of post)

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More of our favorite apple desserts:

  • Instant Pot Apple Dumplings
  • Apple Pie Cupcakes
  • Instant Pot Pumpkin Apple Butter
  • Gluten Free Apple Pie Donuts

Apple Fritter Bread Recipe (Free Printable Copy)

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Country Apple Fritter Bread

You can now enjoy Apple Fritter Bread in the comfort of your own home!

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time25 minutes mins

Total Time35 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apples, biscuits, bread, cinnamon, fall

Servings: 4

Calories: 444kcal

Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Cost: $8

Ingredients

  • 1 can Grands flakey refrigerated biscuits (8ct) or 2 cans of 4-5ct
  • 4 gala apples , diced
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp. ground allspice
  • 1 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 cup white chocolate glaze

Instructions

  • Combine diced apples, brown sugar, and spices in a large saucepan over medium heat.Cook until apples have browned and softened and sauce is thick (stir occasionally to prevent scorching).Set aside to cool.

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.

  • Prepare a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray or butter.

  • Remove biscuits from can and peel apart layers until you have 16 biscuit halves.

  • Spoon about a tablespoon of cooked apple filling onto each biscuit piece.

  • Stack the biscuits on top of one another, forming stacks 4-5 biscuits high. Arrange biscuits in the loaf pan, carefully turning stacks on their sides as you do so. Make sure that plain biscuit is on each end of the loaf and that filling does not touch the pan.

  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes at 350°F.

  • Remove foil cover and continue baking until golden brown (about 5-8 minutes).

  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool about 5 minutes in pan before placing bread on another surface.

  • Drizzle glaze liberally over the top of the country apple fritter bread, allowing glaze to run down the sides.

Nutrition

Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 67g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 8.8mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 1mg

More of our favorite apple recipes:

Instant Pot Apple Cake

Baked Oatmeal Stuffed Apples with Candied Pecans

Healthy Quinoa Apple Cake

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Apple Fritter Bread {Easy Biscuit Dough Recipe} (2024)

FAQs

What happens if you knead biscuit dough too long? ›

Kneading also activates the gluten in the flour just enough to give the biscuits enough strength to rise and expand, but not enough to make them firmer and chewy like yeast bread. Using too much flour and overworking the dough makes biscuits tough.

Is apple fritter a pastry? ›

Apple fritters are one of my favorite pastries. In a donut shop, I will admire all the donuts and eclairs, and everything else.

What happens if you knead dough too long? ›

Bread Loaves made with over-kneaded dough commonly end up with a hard crust and dry interior. Often upon cutting, slices will crumble. If your perfect bread loaf turns into a crumbly mess, don't worry. The overworked dough will work great when used as croutons or breadcrumbs.

How long should biscuit dough rest? ›

Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface and pat it down into a rough rectangle, about an inch thick. Fold it over and gently pat it down again. Repeat two more times. Cover the dough loosely with a kitchen towel and allow it to rest for 30 minutes.

Why are my apple fritters soggy? ›

Why are my apple fritters soggy? This is most likely the result of oil temperature. If your oil is too cool, your fritters will take a long time to fry and will end up greasy.

Do apple fritters contain yeast? ›

To make the apple fritter, you make the dough by combining the water, honey and yeast together. Then you mix in the egg and vanilla to the liquid. Flour, sugar, melted butter, spices and a little bit of baking soda are mixed in (by hand or using a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook). The dough is left to rise.

What is similar to apple fritter? ›

Is an apple fritter a doughnut or a pastry? Since they're fried, they're more like a doughnut! They're very similar to hushpuppies and corn fritters, but much sweeter.

What does over kneading do to biscuits? ›

Likewise, the stickiness makes it tempting to over-knead biscuit dough, which will break down the butter into smaller pieces, shrinking the air pockets they will create during baking. The result: Tough, dense biscuits.

Can you overwork biscuit dough? ›

It's Important To Avoid Overworking Biscuit Dough

Overworking biscuit dough can lead to several unfortunate outcomes such as tough biscuits, loss of flakiness, and a lack of that sought-after airy interior. To avoid these pitfalls, it's crucial to handle the dough as gently as possible.

What do overmixed biscuits look like? ›

As with the batters above, overmixed biscuit and pie dough will seem heavy—it may also appear overly uniform. If a biscuit or pie dough has warmed too much, it may take on a greasy appearance or tough texture (which will make it hard to roll out or handle).

How do you tell if your dough is over kneaded? ›

If you end up over-mixing or -kneading, you'll notice that your dough flops around when you try to stretch it and feels extremely tight and "bouncy." Over-kneading is common when using a stand mixer to mix your ingredients, so it's especially important to keep an eye on your dough if you aren't hand-kneading it.

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