Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°) 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup sour cream 3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten 6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Apple Walnut FIlling: 1-1/4 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter, cubed 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4-1/2 cups ground walnuts 1 large apple, peeled and grated
Icing: (optional) 2 cups confectioners' sugar 2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
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Directions: |
Directions:In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the sugar, salt, butter, sour cream, eggs and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for until smooth, 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, egg and cinnamon. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat; gently stir in walnuts and apple. Cool completely.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 4 portions. Roll each into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Spread filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Place seam side down on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over loaves. |