Apple Yeast Bread

• portioner: Servings: one 9-inch loa

Ingredienser

One package fast-acting dry yeast

1 tsp granulated sugar

1 tsp salt

1/2 cup water, heated to 130 degrees F

1/4 cup undiluted evaporated milk, heated to 130 degrees F

2 Tblsp. butter, melted

1 cup applesauce, room temperature

Approx. 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Vejledning

In an electric mixer bowl place yeast, sugar, salt and one cup of flour. Add heated water/milk, melted butter and applesauce. Beat with paddle beater at medium speed for 3 minutes. Remove paddle and insert dough hook.

Beat with dough hook for 6-1/2 minutes, adding flour gradually, 1/4 cup at a time. Dough will feel a little sticky. Place dough in an oiled bowl, turn once, then cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.

Punch down dough and form into loaves or rolls. I chose to make a 7-1/2 inch loaf and 6 large rolls.

Place in greased pan/sheet, cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Bake rolls for 12-15 minutes, small loaves for about 25 minutes and 9×5 inch loaves for 30-35 minutes until crust is brown and top sounds hollow when tapped.

Remove from pans and cool on a wire rack.

Cover with a towel while cooling for a softer crust.