Holy Thursday Apple Bread Recipe

Name: Holy Thursday Apple Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package active dry yeast; 1 1/4 cups warm water; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 1 cup warm skim milk; 2 teaspoons salt; 3 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour; 1/2 cup raisins; 1 large apple peeled, cored and finely chopped

Servings: persons

1
Mix the yeast with 1/2 cup of the water and a pinch of brown sugar in a large bowl, and set aside about 5 minutes.
2
After 5 minutes, stir in the remaining water, the milk, the remaining brown sugar, the salt and 2 tablespoons of the oil.
3
Gradually stir in 4 cups of the all-purpose flour.
4
Mix thoroughly; then, beat in a mixer or a food processor until smooth and springy, about 5 minutes.
5
Mix in the whole-wheat flour, raisins and apple.
6
Add about another cup of all-purpose flour to make a soft dough.
7
By hand or with a dough hook on an electric mixer knead the dough for about 8 minutes, adding additional all-purpose flour to make a dough that is soft, smooth and not sticky.
8
Lightly oil a bowl with 1/2 tablespoon of the remaining oil, and place the dough in it, turning the dough to coat it completely.
9
Cover, and allow to rise until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
10
Punch the dough down and divide in two.
11
Divide each of these portions in three and form into balls.
12
Use the remaining oil to grease two loaf pans, 9 by 5 by 3 inches.
13
Place three balls of dough side by side in each pan, cover with a clean towel and allow to rise until almost doubled, about 45 minutes.
14
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
15
Bake about 45 minutes, until the loaves are lightly browned and sound hollow when thumped on the bottom.
16
Allow to cool at least 45 minutes before cutting.

874

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package active dry yeast, 1 1/4 cups warm water, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 1 cup warm skim milk, and more.

Yes, Holy Thursday Apple Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Holy Thursday Apple Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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