Apple Filled Braid Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 packages active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (105' to 115'F)
- 1/2 cup melted margarine
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 cups flour
- 1-1/2 cups applesauce
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
Directions:
- In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Add butter, sugar, eggs and salt, beating well.
- Stir in the flour and knead until a smooth, satiny dough is formed. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or as long as 4 days.
- Cut dough into thirds. Roll each portion out to form a 10 by 12 inch sheet. Divide sheet of dough lengthwise into 3 equal strips (each will be about 3 inches wide).
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons applesauce down the length of each strip. Fold dough over filling to seal in applesauce.
- Braid 3 strips together to make 1 loaf. Repeat with remaining 2 portions of dough.
- Place on greased cookie sheet. Cover and let rise about 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until puffy and almost doubled.
- Mix egg and milk. Brush mixture over loaves. Bake at 375'F for 20-25 minutes or until golden.