Ingredients
3 1/2 cups bread flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup warm milk
1/4 cup warm water
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely diced
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
Step 1: Proof the yeast by combining warm water, warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar; let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
Step 2: Mix in the remaining sugar, melted butter, egg, salt, and 2 cups of flour until smooth.
Step 3: Gradually add remaining flour and knead for 7 minutes until elastic; let rise in a greased bowl for 90 minutes.
Step 4: Prepare the filling by mixing diced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon.
Step 5: Roll out the dough into a rectangle, brush with butter, and spread the apple cinnamon mixture evenly.
Step 6: Roll the dough into a log, place in a loaf pan, and let rise for a second time for 45 minutes.
Step 7: Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature is 190°F.
Notes
Ensure your apples are diced small so the bread doesn’t fall apart when slicing. Using bread flour provides a better structure for the heavy apple filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Sweet Breakfasts
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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