Irresistible Apple Cinnamon Bread: A Comforting Delight

Dough Ingredients:

• • 300g (2 cups) flour
  • 3g (1 tsp) active dry yeast

• • 12g (1 tbsp) white sugar
  • 3g (1/2 tsp) salt
  • 1 egg (without shell, 55g, save about 10 ml for later)

• 140ml water
• 15g (1 tbsp) oil + 5g (1 tsp) oil

Filling Ingredients:

• • 1 medium apple (180g)

• • Lemon juice (to taste)
  • 1 tbsp white sugar
  • 1 tbsp honey (optional)

• • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp corn starch
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. 1. Prepare the Dough:
      • • In a large bowl, combine the flour, active dry yeast, white sugar, and salt.
        • In a separate bowl, mix the egg (save about 10 ml for later), water, and 1 tbsp oil.
      • • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
        • Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
        • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

   2. Prepare the Filling:
      • • Peel and dice the apple into small pieces.
        • In a small bowl, mix the apple pieces with a splash of lemon juice, white sugar, honey (optional), and 1 tbsp water.
      • • In a saucepan, cook the apple mixture over medium heat until the apples are tender.
        • Mix the corn starch with a little water to make a slurry, then add it to the apple mixture and cook until thickened. Let cool.
        • In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon.

   3. Assemble the Bread:
      • • Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F).
        • Roll out the risen dough on a floured surface into a rectangle.
      • • Brush the dough with 1 tsp of oil.
        • Spread the cooled apple mixture evenly over the dough.
        • Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over the apple filling.
      • Roll up the dough tightly from one long side to form a log.
      • Place the log seam-side down in a greased bread pan or on a baking sheet.

1. Bake the Bread:
   • • Brush the top of the bread with the reserved egg wash (10 ml).
     • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
     • After 20 minutes, you can cover the bread with tin foil to prevent it from burning.

2. Serve:
   • • Let the bread cool slightly before slicing.
     • Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Serving Suggestions:

• • Serve with a pat of butter or a drizzle of honey.
  • Enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee for a delightful treat.

Cooking Tips:

• Make sure the dough is well-kneaded to develop the gluten, which gives the bread its structure.
• Let the apple filling cool completely before spreading it on the dough to prevent it from becoming too sticky.