Pine Hollow
 

This is a very good Bread Reicpe-- Apple Raisin Bread

2-packages (1/4ounce each) active dry yeast

1 1/2-cups warm water, divided

1-teaspoon sugar

3-eggs, beaten

1-cup applesauce

1/2-cup honey

1/2-cup vegetable oil

2-teaspoons salt

8 to 9 cups flour

1 1/2-cups diced peeled apples

2-Tablespoons lemon juice
 
 

1 1/2-cups raisins

2-Tablespoons cornmeal

GLAZE:

1-egg, beaten

Sugar

In a small bowl, combine yeast, 1/2-cup water and sugar; set aside. In a large bowl, combine eggs, applesauce, honey, oil and remaining water; mix well. Stir in yeast mixture. Gradually add 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 in 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, lemon juice and raisins. 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 inch round baking pan that has been sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. 

For glaze, brush each loaf with egg and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 – 35 minutes or until bread sounds hollow when tapped. Yield: 3 loaves.
 
 

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