Lunch: Rustic Apple-Raisin Bread Recipe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Apples

Health and fertility benefits of Rustic Apple-Raisin Bread Recipe

Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

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

Instructions

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 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.

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