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Apple Autumn Bread
Category: Breads
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Ingredients:
* 3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour * 1/2 cup whole wheat flour * 1 heaping tablespoon active dry yeast * 1/2 tablespoon salt * 2/3 cup warm milk * 1/2 cup warm water * 1 egg, at room temperature * 3 tablespoons light brown sugar * 1 tablespoon melted butter * 1 1/2 cups apples, peeled and diced * 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon * 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg * Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or toasted hazelnuts (skins removed) * 1 teaspoon olive oil
Directions:
In a large bowl using a whisk or the paddle attachment of a heavy-duty electric mixer, combine the yeast, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, warm water, warm milk and 1 cup of the all-purpose flour. Beat until smooth, about 30 seconds. Allow the mixture to rest while you peel and dice the apples. Add the apples, walnuts or hazelnuts (if using), butter, salt, egg, cinnamon and nutmeg to the bowl. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and the 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour. Mix well. Add the remaining AP flour 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft dough that just clears the sides of the bowl forms. If you are doing this by hand, you may need to switch to a wooden spoon. Switch to the dough hook and knead for 4-5 minutes, adding additional AP flour 1/2 tablespoon at a time, if necessary, to prevent sticking. If kneading by hand, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-6 minutes. If any of the fruit falls out, simply push it back in. The dough is ready when it’s smooth to the touch and springs back when pressed. *Note: Although I generally use my stand mixer to knead my dough, I always turn it out onto a floured surface and finish the kneading by hand, for the last minute or so. It’s the best way to know when the dough has been kneaded enough. :)