Apple Ladder Loaf 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°) 1/2 cup warm milk (110° to 115°) 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup sugar 4 eggs 1 teaspoon salt 4-1/2 to 4-3/4 cups all-purpose flour FILLING: 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 24, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

-----------------------Fold------------------------ Apple Ladder Loaf cont. 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 4 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples 1/4 cup butter, softened ICING: 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 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 Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 24, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

Apple Ladder Loaf 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 in. 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 Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 24, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

	-----------------------Fold------------------------ Apple Ladder Loaf cont. room temperature. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 loaves (10 slices each). Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 24, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008