Apple Ladder Loaf Recipes

APPLE LADDER LOAF

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water.
• Add the milk, butter, sugar, salt, eggs and 2 cups flour.
• Beat on low speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
• Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
• Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours; punch dough down.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half.
• Roll each half into a 12-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Place each on a greased baking sheet. Spread with butter.
• For filling, combine the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice in a large bowl;
• Add apples and toss to coat.
• Spread filling down center third of each rectangle.
• On each long side, cut 1-in. wide strips about 3 inches into center.
• Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling; seal ends.
• Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 45-60 minutes.
• Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.
• Combine icing ingredients until smooth; drizzle over warm loaves.
• Serve warm or at room temperature. Store in the refrigerator.

APPLE BREAD WITH DOUBLE STREUSEL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
• Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Add sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add grated apples and chopped nuts. Mix until combined. Set aside.
• Mix sugar, cinnamon, and flour for the streusel. Cut in butter until little pea-sized balls come together. Place 1/2 of the streusel on the bottom of the pan. Pour in batter; top with remaining streusel.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 75 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.