1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 1/4 cups warm water (115-120 degrees)
1 egg
1 pkg. white cake mix
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 to 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups apples, chopped, cored and pared
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup pecans, chopped
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter

In large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add egg, white cake mix and salt; beat until smooth. By hand, stir in all-purpose flour. Knead on lightly floured surface until double, about 1 1/4 hours. Punch down; divide in half. Cover, let rest 10 minutes. Combine apples, sugar, pecans and ground cinnamon.

Melt butter; set aside. Roll half the dough to 12 x 8 inch rectangle. Brush surface with some of the butter. Sprinkle with half the apple mixture. Beginning with the short side, roll up; seal side and ends.

Place in greased 8 x 4 x 2 inch loaf pan. Brush top with additional butter. Repeat with remaining dough, filling and butter. Cover; let rise in warm place until nearly double, about 1 hour. Bake in 375 degree oven for 30-35 minutes.

Makes 2 loaves.