Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk. Fold in the apples.
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.
Interesting Facts
This apple bread is best served warm with a bit of butter.
You can add a teaspoon of cinnamon to the batter for an extra special flavor.
This bread can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days.