Custard Marble Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Make the basic sweet bread dough until the first rising.
2. 2
   Punch down the dough and form into a ball.
3. 3
   Cover with a damp dishcloth and let sit for 20 minutes.
4. 4
   Spread out the dough and place the fold-in custard sheet on top.
5. 5
   Fold the bread dough around the sheet and tightly seal the ends shut.
6. 6
   Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough and fold into 3 layers.
7. 7
   Roll it out again and fold it into 3 layers again.
8. 8
   Repeat this 3 times.
9. 9
   Slice the dough into even pieces.
10. 10
    Shape the dough into whatever shapes and sizes you like.
11. 11
    I wanted to make circular twists, so I began by twisting the dough while stretching it.
12. 12
    Tightly pinch the two ends together.
13. 13
    Since it'll be topped with apples, keep a gap in the center.
14. 14
    Spray with water and let rise a second time for 20 minutes.
15. 15
    Top with the apple topping.
16. 16
    Spray again with water and bake in an oven preheated to 200C for 10-12 minutes.
17. 17
    When they are beautifully browned, they are done baking.
18. 18
    When they have cooled, I like to finish them off with icing.
19. 19
    Saute the apples.
20. 20
    Cube the apple.
21. 21
    Put butter and the apples into a frying pan and cook until the liquid has evaporated.
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    Finish with 1 tablespoon of sugar and lemon juice to taste.
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    Let cool.
24. 24
    For the icing.
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    Gradually add 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar (or powdered sugar) to water until it forms a paste.
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    Pipe on the bread.