Spiced Apple Braid for 22

The purchased apple rings add spicy flavor as well as color to the bright red filling for this festive yeast bread.


Spiced Apple Braid for 22


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Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
Servings: Makes 2 loaves
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1/2  cup  milkOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  apple juiceOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  margarine or butter, cut upOn Sale
  • 1    eggOn Sale
  • 4  cups  bread flourOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  sugarOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  teaspoons  active dry yeast or bread machine yeastOn Sale
  • 1  14-ounce  jar spiced apple rings, drainedOn Sale
  • 1    slightly beaten egg whiteOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  waterOn Sale
  • 1  cup  sifted powdered sugarOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  vanillaOn Sale
  •     MilkOn Sale

Directions
1.
Add first 8 ingredients to a 2-pound bread machine according to the manufacturers directions. Select the dough cycle. When cycle is complete, remove dough. Punch down. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
2.
Meanwhile, for filling, place apples in blender container. Cover; blend until nearly smooth. Mix egg white and water; set aside.
3.
Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each half of the dough into a 12-inch square. Cut into three 12x4-inch strips. Spread about 2 tablespoons filling down center of each strip. Brush some egg white mixture on edges. Bring long edges together over filling and pinch to seal. To shape, line up 3 of the filled ropes, seams down, 1 inch apart on a greased baking sheet. Starting in middle, loosely braid by bringing left rope under center rope. Bring right rope under new center rope. Repeat to end. On other end, braid by bringing outside ropes alternately over center rope to center. Press ends together; tuck under. Repeat with remaining ropes to make a second braid. Brush with more egg white mixture. Cover; let rise for 45 to 60 minutes or until nearly double. Brush with remaining egg white mixture. Bake in a 350 degree F. oven about 30 minutes or until bread sounds hollow when tapped. If necessary, cover loosely with foil last 10 to 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning. Remove; cool on wire rack.
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Mix powdered sugar and vanilla. Stir in enough milk (3 to 4 teaspoons) to make a glaze of drizzling consistency. Drizzle over braids. Makes 2 loaves (22 servings.)

Nutrition information
Calories 194, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 159 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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