Apple, Raisin And Walnut Bread

Name: Apple, Raisin And Walnut Bread
Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup rye flour; 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1 tablespoon salt; 3-1/2 to 4 cups bread flour; 1-1/2 cups unsweetened apple juice; 3/4 cup (6 ounces) plain yogurt; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1 large egg, room temperature; 2 cups dried apples, chopped; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 large egg, lightly beaten, optional

13 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup rye flour
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 tablespoon salt
3-1/2 to 4 cups bread flour
1-1/2 cups unsweetened apple juice
3/4 cup (6 ounces) plain yogurt
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 large egg, room temperature
2 cups dried apples, chopped
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 large egg, lightly beaten, optional

Directions

1

In a large bowl, mix whole wheat flour, rye flour, yeast, salt and 2 cups bread flour. In a small saucepan, heat apple juice, yogurt and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Add egg; beat on high 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining bread flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
2

Turn onto a floured surface; knead in dried apples, raisins and walnuts until dough is smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3

Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into round loaves. Place on greased
4

. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5

Preheat oven to 350°. Using a sharp knife, make 3 shallow slashes on top of each loaf. If desired, brush loaves with egg. Bake until golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.