Rustic Apple-Raisin Bread

Name: Rustic Apple-Raisin Bread
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1/2 cup warm fat-free milk (110° to 115°); 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 egg,; 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup raisins; 1 teaspoon caraway seeds; 1 tablespoon cold water

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup warm fat-free milk (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg,
4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup raisins
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 tablespoon cold water

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the applesauce, milk, sugar, butter, salt, egg yolk and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. Stir in raisins and caraway seeds.
2

Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3

Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape each portion into a ball. Place 4 in. apart on a
4

coated with cooking spray. Pat into 6-in. round loaves. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 45 minutes.
5

In a small bowl, beat egg white and cold water; brush over loaves. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.