Apple Cinnamon Bread

★Ingredients

Dough:

4 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup sugar

1 tsp salt

2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast

1 cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

2 large eggs

Filling:

1/2 cup brown sugar

3 large apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced

2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Topping:

2 tbsp coarse sugar (optional)

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

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★Instructions

Prepare the Dough:

1. Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, mix the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs and add the melted butter. Then, pour the yeast mixture into the wet ingredients and mix well.
4. Form the Dough: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.

Prepare the Filling:

1. Prepare Apples: Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples.
2. Mix Filling: In a bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon.

Assemble the Bread:

1. Roll Out the Dough: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle.
2. Add Filling: Brush the melted butter over the dough. Evenly distribute the apple slices over the dough and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
3. Roll the Dough: Roll the dough tightly from one end to the other to form a log. Slice the log into equal pieces (about 1 inch thick) to form rolls.

Final Steps:

1. Arrange Rolls: Place the rolls in a greased baking dish or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Ensure they are spaced slightly apart.
2. Second Rise: Cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes.
3. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
4. Egg Wash: Brush the tops of the rolls with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.

Bake:

1. Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
2. Cool: Allow the rolls to cool slightly before serving.

Enjoy!