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Cinnamon-Apple Twist Bread

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 350
A delightful bread filled with spiced apple filling, twisted into an attractive loaf, perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 3 ¼ cups All-Purpose Flour
  • ¼ cup potato flour OR dry instant mashed potatoes (unflavored)
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
  • 3 tablespoons soft butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons milk room-temperature or lukewarm milk

Filling

  • 1 cup peeled (grated apple) (about 1 large apple or 1-2 smaller apples)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch or Instant ClearJel
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons water or apple juice OR heavy cream

Instructions 

  • Mix dry ingredients, add butter, vanilla, egg, and milk; knead into a shaggy dough. Let rest 30 minutes if possible.
  • Knead until smooth and slightly sticky, then let rise until nearly doubled, about 1.5 to 2 hours.
  • Prepare filling: toss grated apple with lemon juice, cook with sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon until thickened, then cool.
  • Divide dough, roll into rectangles, spread filling, sprinkle nuts if desired, then roll, cut in half lengthwise, and twist into a braid. Let rise 1-2 hours.
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-40 minutes until golden; cool before glazing.
  • Mix glaze ingredients, drizzle over cooled bread before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, allow the bread to cool completely before glazing. Reheat slices for a warm treat.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, bread, Cinnamon