Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Apple & Raisin Bread Recipe.

Ingredients:

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees ), divided
1 TSP sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
1 cup applesauce
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup canola oil
2 TSPs salt
8 to 9 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups diced peeled apples
1-1/2 cups raisins
2 TBSPs lemon juice
2 TBSPs cornmeal
GLAZE:


1 large egg, beaten
Sugar

Recipe Instructions:

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 the apples, raisins and lemon juice.
Divide dough into 3 parts; knead a third of the apple mixture into each part.
Shape each into a round flat ball.
Place each in a greased 8"
round baking pan that has been sprinkled with cornmeal.
Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

Brush each loaf with egg and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until bread sounds hollow when tapped.

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