Delicious Homemade Apple Pie Yeast Bread Recipe

This Apple Pie Yeast Bread is a delicious dessert that combines the flavors of apple pie with the softness of homemade bread. The dough is infused with apple pie spice and filled with a sweet apple pie filling. A drizzle of glaze on top adds a touch of sweetness. It's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a dessert. Try this recipe and enjoy the warm and comforting flavors of apple pie in a bread form.

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm milk
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups diced apples (peeled and cored)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it rest for 5 minutes.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
3. Add the yeast mixture to the mixing bowl and stir to combine.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, apple pie spice, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
6. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
7. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
8. Meanwhile, prepare the apple pie filling by combining the diced apples, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a bowl.
9. Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a floured surface.
10. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle, about 1/2 inch thick.
11. Spread the apple pie filling evenly over the dough.
12. Starting from one of the long sides, tightly roll the dough into a log.
13. Pinch the ends to seal the log and tuck any filling that falls out back into the dough.
14. Place the dough log in a greased loaf pan and cover with a kitchen towel.
15. Let it rise for another 30 minutes.
16. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
17. Bake the bread for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
18. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
19. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to make the glaze.
20. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bread.
21. Slice and serve.

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