RUSTIC APPLE-RAISIN BREAD

Rustic Apple-Raisin Bread image

A flavorful blend of apples, raisins and caraway seeds makes this crusty loaf a special treat;-Melissa Newman, Danville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves (8 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup warm fat-free milk (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg, separated
4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup raisins
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the applesauce, milk, sugar, butter, salt, egg yolk and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. Stir in raisins and caraway seeds. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape each portion into a ball. Place 4 in. apart on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Pat into 6-in. round loaves. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 45 minutes. , In a small bowl, beat egg white and cold water; brush over loaves. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.