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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Looks very impressive! Ingredients:
2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast |
1/4 cup warm water (110 to 115 ) |
1/2 cup warm milk (110 to 115 ) |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1/3 cup sugar |
4 eggs |
1 teaspoon salt |
4 3/4 cups all-purpose flour |
1/3 cup packed brown sugar |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice |
4 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples |
1/4 cup butter, softened |
1 cup confectioners' sugar |
1 -2 tablespoon orange juice |
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water.
2. Add the milk, butter, sugar, salt, eggs and 2 cups flour.
3. Beat on low speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
4. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
5. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
6. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours; punch dough down.
7. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
8. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half.
9. Roll each half into a 12-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Place each on a greased baking sheet. Spread with butter.
10. For filling, combine the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice in a large bowl;
11. Add apples and toss to coat.
12. Spread filling down center third of each rectangle.
13. On each long side, cut 1-in. wide strips about 3 inches into center.
14. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling; seal ends.
15. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 45-60 minutes.
16. Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.
17. Combine icing ingredients until smooth; drizzle over warm loaves.
18. Serve warm or at room temperature. Store in the refrigerator.
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