Best 5 Twisted Apple Braid Recipes

TWISTED APPLE BRAID

Steps:

• Put the ingredients for the dough in a bread machine (or mixer with a bread hook) and put it on the dough setting.
• While you are waiting for the dough, peel your apples and chop them up and put them in a microwave safe bowl with the rest of the filling ingredients. Stir it all up good, then put it in the microwave for 2 minutes. Take it out and stir, then cook for 2 more minutes. If the apples look like they are starting to soften, well, that's a good thing. If not, then cook them a little longer. Now set them somewhere to cool off a bit. You want them still warm, but not hot when you put them on the bread dough.
• When the bread dough is done, roll it out into a rectangle shape on a large floured surface. You may have to let it rest a couple times so it will stretch more. Just make sure you cover it with a clean towel while it's resting so it doesn't dry out.
• Pour the warm apple mixture down the middle and then cut strips of dough down each side about 1 inch wide, trying to make the same number of strips on both sides of the apple filling.
• Now comes the fun part: the braiding! It's simple, just alternate strips of dough down the middle, twisting each strip and then laying it down in the center, overlaying the strips in a sort of braid. Keep going until you get to the end.
• Now put the oven on the lowest setting it will go on (170 F) and when it's warm, switch it off. Spray the braid with cooking spray, cover, and set it in the oven for 20 - 30 minutes or until it's puffy.
• Whisk together the egg with a bit of milk and brush over the top of the braid, then sprinkle with raw sugar.
• Bake at 350 for about 40 - 45 minutes, covering loosely with foil about half the time so that it doesn't get too browned on top. Let cool just slightly before you cut off slices for your hungry crowd.

APPLE BRAID

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Unroll crescent dough and place in bottom of 9x13 inch baker.
• Lightly sprinkle with flour.
• Roll dough until perforations are sealed and dough is flat.
• Peel, core and slice apples. Cut into quarters.
• Combine sugar and spices in bowl. Add apples and toss lightly.
• Place apple mixture down center of dough, approximately 2-inches wide.
• Cut 10 slits, about 3/4 inch wide on each side of dough surrounding apple mixture alternating dough strips from one side to the other. Fold ends over to seal.
• Melt butter in Micro just until it liquefies; do not boil.
• Brush with butter. Bake 30 minutes.
• Cut and serve warm. Combine sugar and milk for glaze.
• Stir until smooth. Pour over warm braid.

TWISTED APPLE BRAID

Steps:

• Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add sugar and apples; cook 8 to 10 min. or until apples are softened and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally. Cool.
• Heat oven to 350ºF. Divide dough for Cheddar Pie Crust in half; place half the dough on lightly floured surface. Roll into 12x10-inch rectangle. Spread half the cream cheese spread down center of dough rectangle; top with half the apple mixture.
• Use sharp knife to cut pastry on both sides of apple mixture into 1-inch-wide strips; fold alternately over apple mixture to resemble braid. Fold over pastry at both ends of braid; press into braided pastry to seal. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make second braid. Place braids on large parchment-covered baking sheet.
• Bake 25 to 30 min. or until golden brown. Transfer to wire racks; cool slightly.

CINNAMON-APPLE TWIST BREAD

Steps:

• Manual/Mixer Method:.
• Mix all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Note: It's important to distribute the potato flour (or flakes) throughout the dry ingredients so it/they won't clump when the liquid is added. Add the butter, flavoring, egg and milk, then mix until a shaggy dough forms. Let the dough rest for 30 minutes; this resting period allows the flour to absorb the liquid fully, making it easier to knead.
• Knead the dough for about 10 minutes; it should feel slightly sticky and soft. Add a couple of tablespoons of water if the dough feels firm or dry. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl, and let the dough rise until it's almost doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. The amount of time this takes will depend on the temperature of your kitchen; yeast works the fastest at about 85°F.
• Bread Machine Method:.
• Place all of the dough ingredients into the pan of your bread machine, program the machine for manual or dough, and press Start. About 10 minutes before the end of the final kneading cycle, adjust the consistency of the dough with additional flour or water, as necessary; it should be smooth and somewhat sticky. Allow the machine to complete its cycle.
• Filling:.
• While the dough is rising, make the filling. Whisk together the sugar, flour, cinnamon. (the filling will be runny, but it will firm up when baked.).
• Toss the grated apples with the lemon juice, then add that to the sugar mixture. Mix well, and set aside.
• Assembly:.
• Gently deflate the risen dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured or greased work surface. Fold it over once or twice to remove the excess gas. Divide the dough in half. Roll the first half into a 10 x 12-inch rectangle. Spread half the filling over the rolled-out dough, leaving a 1/2-inch margin clear of filling along all sides.
• Starting with a long side, roll the dough into a log, sealing the edge. Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut the log in half lengthwise. Place the half-logs, filled side up, side by side on a well-greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Keeping the filling side up, twist or "braid" the two logs together, working from the center to each end. Pinch the ends together. Repeat with the second piece of dough. Cover the twists lightly, and set them aside to rise for 1 to 2 hours.
• To Make Rolls:.
• Follow the directions above to the point where you've rolled the dough into a log. Repeat with the remaining piece of dough, then cut each log into 1-inch slices. Place the slices cut side up (and down) in well-greased or parchment-lined pans, placing them close together (though not touching) for soft-sided rolls, or about 2 inches apart for crustier rolls. Allow the rolls to rise till they're puffy.
• Baking:.
• Bake the loaves in a preheated 350°F oven for 30 to 35 minutes (or the rolls for 18 to 20 minutes), until they're lightly browned. Check the loaves after 20 minutes and tent with aluminum foil if they're browning too quickly around the edges. Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool for about 1 hour before glazing and serving.
• Glaze:.
• Mix together all of the glaze ingredients and drizzle it over the loaves or rolls once they're cool. Yield: 2 loaves or about 24 rolls.

APRICOT BRAIDS

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring apricots and 1/2 cup water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until water is absorbed and fruit is tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a food processor; add brown sugar. Cover and process until smooth., In a bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a saucepan, heat butter and remaining water to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40-45 minutes., Punch dough down; divide into thirds. On greased baking sheets, roll out each portion into a 12x8-in. rectangle. Spread filling down the center of each rectangle. On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips about 2 in. into center. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 375°. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over braids.