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apple bread

This moist and flavorful apple bread combines fresh apples with warm cinnamon to create a perfect autumn treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1.75 cups cool water
  • 3 large Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup pure maple syrup

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, yeast, and water. Mix until a sticky dough forms. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight.
  2. Peel, core, and dice the apples. Mix apples with sugar and cinnamon until coated.
  3. Add the apples to the dough, knead gently to incorporate, and place into a greased 5-quart French oven. Cover and let rise for about 2 hours until puffy.
  4. Preheat the oven with the French oven inside to 425°F. Bake the bread covered for 40-45 minutes. Remove lid and bake for another 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a rack.
  5. Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup until well blended. Spread on slices before serving.

Notes

This apple bread is best enjoyed fresh, with a pat of butter or a drizzle of maple syrup.