Post by Kathy on Oct 18, 2006 12:26:14 GMT -5
Apple Raisin Bread
makes 3 -8" round loaves
INGREDIENTS:
Bread:
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water (110degrees to 115 degrees),divided
1 teaspoon sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup applesauce
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons salt
8 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups peeled, diced apples
1 1/2 cups raisins
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornmeal
Prebake GLAZE:
1 egg, beaten
sugar
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a small bowl, combine yeast, 1/2 cup water and sugar; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine eggs, applesauce, honey, oil, salt and remaining water; mix well.
Stir in yeast mixture.
Gradually add enough flour to form a soft dough.
Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down and turn over in bowl.
Cover and let rise 30 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine apples, raisins and lemon juice.
Divide dough into three parts; knead one-third of the apple mixture into each part.
Shape each into round flat balls.
Place each in a greased 8-in. round baking pan that has been sprinkled with cornmeal.
Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
2. Brush each loaf with egg and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes or until brown sounds hollow when tapped.
makes 3 -8" round loaves
INGREDIENTS:
Bread:
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water (110degrees to 115 degrees),divided
1 teaspoon sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup applesauce
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons salt
8 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups peeled, diced apples
1 1/2 cups raisins
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornmeal
Prebake GLAZE:
1 egg, beaten
sugar
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a small bowl, combine yeast, 1/2 cup water and sugar; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine eggs, applesauce, honey, oil, salt and remaining water; mix well.
Stir in yeast mixture.
Gradually add enough flour to form a soft dough.
Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down and turn over in bowl.
Cover and let rise 30 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine apples, raisins and lemon juice.
Divide dough into three parts; knead one-third of the apple mixture into each part.
Shape each into round flat balls.
Place each in a greased 8-in. round baking pan that has been sprinkled with cornmeal.
Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
2. Brush each loaf with egg and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes or until brown sounds hollow when tapped.