Apple Raisin Bread

Name: Apple Raisin Bread
Ingredients: 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast; 1 1/2 cups warm water, divided (110 degrees to 115 degrees); 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 3 eggs, beaten; 1 cup applesauce; 1/2 cup honey; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons salt; 8 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups peeled diced apples; 1 1/2 cups raisins; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons cornmeal; GLAZE; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon sugar

16 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water, divided (110 degrees to 115 degrees)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup applesauce
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons salt
8 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups peeled diced apples
1 1/2 cups raisins
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornmeal
GLAZE
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon sugar

Directions

1

In a small bowl, combine yeast, 1/2 cup water and sugar; set aside. In a large bowl, combine eggs, applesauce, honey, oil, salt and remaining water; mix well.
2

Stir in yeast mixture.
3

Gradually add enough flour to form a soft dough. Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
4

Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down and turn over in bowl.
5

Cover and let rise 30 minutes. In a small bowl, combine apples, raisins and lemon juice. Divide dough into three parts; knead one-third of the apple mixture into each part.
6

Shape each into round flat balls. Place each in a greased 8-in. round baking pan that has been sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Brush each loaf with egg and sprinkle with sugar.
7

Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes or until brown sounds hollow when tapped.