Rustic Apple-Raisin Bread |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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A flavorful blend of apples, raisins and caraway seeds makes this crusty loaf a special treat;Melissa Newman, Danville, Pennsylvania Ingredients:
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast |
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°) |
1 cup unsweetened applesauce |
1/2 cup warm fat-free milk (110° to 115°) |
2 tablespoons sugar |
2 tablespoons butter, softened |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 egg, separated |
4 to 4-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 cup raisins |
1 teaspoon caraway seeds |
1 tablespoon cold water |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the applesauce, milk, sugar, butter, salt, egg yolk and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. Stir in raisins and caraway seeds.
2. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape each portion into a ball. Place 4 in. apart on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Pat into 6-in. round loaves. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 45 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, beat egg white and cold water; brush over loaves. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 2 loaves (8 slices each).
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