Easy Amish Apple Fritter Bread A Slice of Fall Heaven

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and a teaspoon of sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes, until foamy.
2. Add the remaining sugar, salt, melted butter, and egg to the yeast mixture. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes, either by hand on a lightly floured surface or with a stand mixer using the dough hook, until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
5. While the dough is rising, combine the diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and melted butter in a bowl.
6. Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a 12x16 inch (30x40 cm) rectangle.
7. Sprinkle the apple filling evenly over the dough.
8. Carefully roll the dough into a log, starting from one of the long sides. Pinch the seam to seal. Place the loaf, seam-side down, in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
9. Cover the loaf and let rise in a warm place for 30-45 minutes, or until nearly doubled in size.
10. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon for the topping.
11. Brush the top of the loaf with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45-55 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
12. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.