Description
Apple Cinnamon Swirl Bread is a delightful baked treat that combines the warm flavors of apples and cinnamon in a soft, fluffy bread, featuring a beautiful swirl of spiced apple filling.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 4 cups (500 grams)
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup (100 grams), plus extra for topping
- Active dry yeast: 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet)
- Whole milk: 1 cup (240 ml), warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
- Unsalted butter: 1/4 cup (60 grams), melted
- Large eggs: 2, at room temperature
- Ground cinnamon: 2 teaspoons
- Diced apples: 1 cup (about 2 medium apples)
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Additional butter: for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing warm milk with 1 tablespoon of sugar and sprinkling yeast over it. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, combine remaining sugar, flour, salt, and ground cinnamon. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs. Mix until a slightly sticky dough forms.
- Prepare the apple filling by peeling and dicing apples, then tossing them with 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle. Spread the apple mixture over the dough and roll it into a log, sealing the seams.
- Place the rolled dough in a greased loaf pan, cover, and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sprinkle extra sugar on top of the dough and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure yeast is fresh and properly activated.
- Avoid over-kneading the dough to prevent toughness.
- Do not skip the first rise for a light texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Measure ingredients accurately for consistent results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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