Creating your very own Cinnamon Apple Bread can be straightforward if you follow these easy steps:

1. Preheat Your Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until well mixed, then set aside.

3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: One at a time, add in the eggs, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.

5. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the yogurt (or sour cream) to the butter mixture, mixing until fully combined.

6. Incorporate Dry Mixture: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix; it’s okay if some lumps remain.

7. Fold in Apples and Nuts: Carefully fold in the diced apples and chopped nuts, if using, until evenly distributed.

8. Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

9. Sprinkle Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Sprinkle it evenly over the top of the batter.

10. Bake: Place the loaf in the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

11. Cool Down: Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Following these steps will guide you in creating an incredible loaf of Cinnamon Apple Bread that will delight your taste buds!