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Rustic Apple-Raisin Bread

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

16 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 30 min. + cooling

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

Directions

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

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Rustic Apple-Raisin Bread (continued)

Directions (continued)

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. Yield: 2 loaves (8 slices each).

Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 175 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 172 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.