APPLE-RAISIN COFFEE CAKE 
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water (105-115 degrees)
1/2 c. milk, scalded & cooled
1/2 c. butter
1/3 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
2 1/2 - 3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tart apple, peeled, cored, thinly sliced
Spiced Sugar (recipe follows)
1/3 c. raisins

SPICED SUGAR: Mix together 1/3 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.

1. Sprinkle yeast over water in a mixing bowl. Add milk, 1/4 cup of the butter, sugar and salt, stirring until butter melts. Beat in 1 egg and 1 egg yolk (reserve white for glaze). Add 1 cup flour, beating until smooth. Gradually beat in 1 1/2 to 2 cups more flour to make a smooth, soft dough.

2. Place dough in greased bowl. Cover, let rise until doubled, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

3. Meanwhile, cook apple in 2 tablespoons butter in a frying pan, stirring until slightly soft. Mix in 2 tablespoons of the Spiced Sugar.

4. Punch dough down; divide in half. Pat half evenly into a greased 8 1/2" to 9" springform pan. Top with apple mixture; sprinkle with raisins.

5. On a well-floured surface, roll out remaining dough to a 23" square. Brush with remaining 2 tablespoons butter, melted; sprinkle with remaining Spiced Sugar. Roll up like a jelly roll; cut into 1/2" slices. Place over fruit. Let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.

6. Brush with egg white, slightly beaten. Bake at 350 degrees until well browned, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool slightly, then remove pan sides.

 

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