Ingredients
CAKE
1 package yeast, dry, active
1/2 tsp salt
4 tbsp sugar
2 cup flour, unbleached, unsifted
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup milk
1 each egg, large
FILLING
3 cup apples, tart, sliced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp cinnamon
3/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp flour, unbleached
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 each egg, large
Directions
CAKE: Mix yeast, salt, 4 T sugar, and 3/4 cup flour. Add butter to
milk. Heat until very warm (120-130 degrees F.). Gradually add milk
to flour mixture. Beat for 2 minutes. Add egg and 1/2 cup flour.
Beat with an electric mixer on high speed for 2 minutes. Mix in
enough flour to form a soft dough. Knead for 5 to 10 minutes, until
dough is shiny and elastic. Place in greased bowl and let rise for 1
hour or until doubled in bulk. Pat dough into well-greased 10-inch
springform pan pressing the dough 1 1/2 inches up the sides of the
pan. FILLING: Toss apples with lemon juice, cinnamon, 1/4 cup sugar,
and 2 T of flour. Arrange in rows on top of the dough. Beat together
cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, and egg. Spread over apples. Let rise
in warm place for 1 hour. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 minutes.
Best when served warm.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Apple; Fruit; German
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