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Slice the apple into eight wedges and then into quarter-rounds.
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Place slices in a microwave-safe container and pour 1 tablespoon of honey over them.
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Microwave for 2 minutes first with plastic wrap, and then for another minute without wrap.
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Let cool.
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In a bowl, combine the bread flour, cake flour, dry yeast, granulated sugar, salt (making sure it's not next to the yeast), and pour the lukewarm water over the yeast.
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Mix it up a little and blend in the butter.
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Knead for about 15 minutes until smooth.
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Once the kneading is done, roll up the dough as if tucking the sides into the bottom.
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Place the dough in a bowl covered with thinly spread oil (not listed in ingredients) and cover with a plastic wrap or a slightly dampened kitchen towel.
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Let it rise for 40 to 60 minutes by leaving it in a warm room, or by using the bread-rising of your microwave.
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(This picture shows the dough before rising.)
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Once the rising is done, the dough should have risen to about twice its previous size, and shouldn't bounce back when pushed down with a finger.
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Take it out from the bowl and tap lightly to let the gas escape.
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Roll it up again, cover with plastic wrap or a dampened, tightly wrung out towel and let rest for about 10 minutes.
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Roll out the dough into a circle of about 30 cm in diameter, and spread 1 tablespoon of honey, leaving about 2 cm of space near the edges.
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Arrange the apples over honey.
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Fold in from all four sides, making sure the seams are completely sealed.
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Fold in the top and bottom sides, rotate 90 degrees, and repeat the same folding process.
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With the seam facing down, cut the dough into three.
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Place the three pieces of dough in a mold with the cross-sections facing up.
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Cover with a plastic wrap or a tightly wrung out kitchen towel and let rise a second time for about 20 to 30 minutes.
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Once the dough has risen, preheat the oven to 190C and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes.
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It's done.
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The bread has risen quite a lot.
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Tear a piece apart, and you'll see how fluffy and moist it is.
