APPLE COFFEE CAKE BRAID

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Holiday brunches at our house always feature this lovely braid. The dough is prepared in a bread machine, giving me time to focus on other things.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 coffee cake.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup warm 2% milk (70° to 80°)
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
3-1/4 cups bread flour
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
FILLING:
2 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup raisins
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons apple pie spice
2 tablespoons butter, softened
GLAZE:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 to 3 teaspoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place first seven ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). , For filling, in a large bowl, combine apples, brown sugar, raisins, flour and apple pie spice; set aside. When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly greased baking sheet. Roll into a 15x10-in. rectangle; spread butter down the center third of rectangle. Spoon filling over butter. , On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips to within 1 in. of filling. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling; seal ends. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes. , Preheat oven to 350°. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Combine confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over coffee cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Imotekh Gaming
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This recipe is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Eggy Mills
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This recipe is the perfect fall treat.


Abaasa Ritah
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This recipe is sure to be a hit at your next party.


David Vance
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This recipe is a must-try for any coffee cake lover.


Roman Limbu
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This recipe is a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen.


Antonio Jones
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This recipe is perfect for a special occasion.


Shea Bird
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I'm definitely going to be making this recipe again.


Scelia Charles
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover apples.


Lawa Dameet
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Radhika Nepali
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me, but it was worth it in the end.


Josh Berry
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I had some trouble getting the braid to turn out right, but the flavor was still good.


Gurriya hassan
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This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Caden Farruggia
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This was the perfect fall breakfast. The apples and cinnamon were so flavorful.


Ashikkhan Ilahikhan
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I love this recipe! It's always a hit when I make it.


Eyamin Hasanmunna
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This recipe is a keeper! It was easy to follow and the braid turned out perfectly. The apple filling was delicious and the streusel topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Anju Gautam
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I'm not a huge fan of coffee cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The apple filling was so flavorful and the streusel topping was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Siyana Zulu
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The braid turned out even better than I had hoped and it tasted amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Dharma Timilsena
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The braid is so impressive-looking and the flavor is out of this world. I love the combination of apples and cinnamon in the filling.


Brandon E
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This apple coffee cake braid was a hit at my brunch party! It was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The flavor was perfect, with a moist crumb and a delicious streusel topping. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.