1/4 c. warm water
1 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
3 eggs
1/4 c. milk
2 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
2 or 3 lg. apples, cored & sliced
Crumb topping

Measure warm water into small warm bowl. Sprinkle in yeast and stir until dissolved. In large electric mixer bowl, cream butter with sugar and salt. Add yeast mixture, eggs and milk; beat at medium speed until well blended.

Gradually add flour, beating at medium speed; beat until mixture is blended well. Spread batter in a well greased 9 x 9 x 2 inch square pan. Arrange apple slices on top and sprinkle crumb topping over. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. Bake in a 375 degree oven for about 35 to 40 minutes. Turn out of pan and cool on a wire rack.

CRUMB TOPPING:

2/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
6 tbsp. butter, melted & cooled

Combine all ingredients and mix until crumbly. Sprinkle over apples.