Makes 1 large braid / This beautiful bread makes a good accompaniment to all meats and most vegetables. You can substitute 2 cups whole-wheat flour for the all-purpose flour for an extremely tasty result, but you won't get the same vibrant yellow color. Unless the apple skins are tough, I like to leave them intact for additional fiber.
Curried Apple-Coconut Bread
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 scant tablespoons or 2 (1/4-ounce) packages active dry yeast
- 1 cup low-fat or skim milk
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup turbinado or light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 5-6 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped tart apple
- 1 cup currants
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon cold water
Instructions
- Heat water to about 110°. In a large bowl, sprinkle yeast over water. Heat milk to about 110° and add to yeast mixture along with beaten egg, butter, sugar, curry, salt, and 3 cups flour. Beat vigorously. Add apple, currants, and coconut. Beat to combine. Add flour, a little at a time, until dough pulls away from bowl sides.
- Turn dough onto a floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Turn dough onto a lightly oiled work surface and divide into thirds. Roll each piece of dough into a 22-inch-long rope. Lay ropes side by side. Braid ropes, starting in the center and working toward both ends. Pinch ends together and tuck under. Carefully lift braid and place on a parchment-lined or well-greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until almost doubled.
- Preheat oven to 375°. Beat egg with water and brush on braid. Bake 45 minutes, or until done. Immediately remove from baking sheet and cool on a rack.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Curried Apple-Coconut Bread
Amount Per Serving
Calories 113
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Calories 113,Fat 3,Perfat 22,Sat Fat 3g,Cholesterol 16mg,Carbo 19,Protein 3,Fiber 1,Sodium 138mg
