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Apple Raisin Bread

SUBMITTED BY: Perlene Hoekema

"I've been making this bread for many years. It smells so good in the oven and tastes even better. I make bread almost every Saturday, and it doesn't stay around long with our sons home from college in the summer."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 14 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  55 Min

SERVINGS

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees), divided
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 8 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups peeled, diced apples
  • 1 1/2 cups raisins
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal
  • GLAZE:
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a small bowl, combine yeast, 1/2 cup water and sugar; set aside. In a large bowl, combine eggs, applesauce, honey, oil, salt and remaining water; mix well. Stir in yeast mixture. Gradually add enough flour to form a soft dough. Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down and turn over in bowl. Cover and let rise 30 minutes. In a small bowl, combine apples, raisins and lemon juice. Divide dough into three parts; knead one-third of the apple mixture into each part. Shape each into round flat balls. Place each in a greased 8-in. round baking pan that has been sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Brush each loaf with egg and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes or until brown sounds hollow when tapped.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2006 by aideen
A very good bread and easy to make. The only changes I made were to add cinnamon and to make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2006 by Jan the stamper
We absolutely loved this bread - I used my own chunky homemade applesauce, and used dried... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2006 by Robyn
This bread was very good. I added a chunky applesauce and it was a very moist bread. I would... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2007 by cranberry brulee
Wonderful! I found that I had to use closer to 9 cups of flour to get the dough to the proper... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2007 by Mrs O'C
I have made this a number of times now and it is always great. My daughter in law loves it. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2007 by mommymeggy
Perfect addition to Easter supper. It has a "Lenten" feel and look. Note: I found this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2007 by A C
I loved this recipe just the way it is! It also works well with cranberries combined with the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2007 by ELFINDANCER
This is such an excellent recipe. MY whole family loves it, and because it makes 3 loaves, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2008 by Lourdes316
It needs to have to be layered with cinnamon, sugar and maybe nutmeg for a really awesome impact. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2008 by EATYOURVEGETABLES