Apple Filled Coffee Braid

This is an easy yeast coffee braid. Takes a little time as the dough has to chill overnight, but it has great versatility. Makes 3 braids, so you can make all apple or make 3 different flavors easily! After shaping, the dough may be refrigerated for baking another day. Cooking time includes chill and rise time.

Steps

In a large mixing bowl , dissolve the yeast in the warm water.

Add butter , sugar , eggs and salt.

Beating well.

Stir in the flour and knead until a smooth , satiny dough is formed.

Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Cut dough into 3rds.

Roll each portion out to form a 10x12 sheet.

Divide sheet of dough into 3 equal strips.

Spoon about 2 tbsp apple filling down the length of each strip.

Fold dough over filling to seal filling inside.

Braid the 3 strips together to make one loaf.

Repeat for remaining 2 portions of dough.

Place on greased cookie sheet.

Cover and let rise about 1 to 1 1 / 2 hours or until puffy and almost doubled.

Mix egg and milk.

Brush mixture over loaves.

Bake at 375 for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden.

Ingredients

active dry yeast, warm water, butter, sugar, eggs, salt, all-purpose flour, apple pie filling, egg, milk