Posted by Suzanne McMinn on May 14, 2008 @ 5:05 am
Tags: apples, desserts, yeast breads
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There’s always more to do with Grandmother Bread! Try Apple-Streudel Ladder Loaf-for dessert, for breakfast, or just a snack. Or lunch while the kids are at school eating hamburger casserole and peas. I won’t tell. Start with the basic recipe for two loaves of Grandmother Bread.
How to make Apple-Streudel Ladder Loaf:
dough for two loaves of Grandmother Bread
2-3 tablespoons melted butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups chopped, peeled apples
After the first rise, divide dough in half, and roll each half into an 8-inch square on a floured surface. Brush melted butter on each square. Combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and apples for filling. Spread half of the filling down the middle of each square of dough. At the sides of the filling, cut the dough at 1-inch intervals.
Fold dough strips over the filling to wrap, alternating strips to make a braid. See how pretty that’s going to be?
Carefully move filled loaves to greased baking sheets. Brush tops with more melted butter; sprinkle with sugar. And more sugar. And some cinnamon-sugar. Let rise till doubled. You could use half the dough for a regular loaf of bread, or dinner rolls, or Cinnamon Crispies if you just want one ladder loaf. In that case, either cut the Apple-Streudel Ladder Loaf filling recipe in half, or go ahead and use it all in one ladder loaf. Because you can. Because we love filling.
Bake at 350-degrees for 30 minutes. Serve warm slices with ice cream.
Try peaches or other fruits in this recipe. Add nuts and/or raisins–it’s all good! I bet you have some more ideas! (Let me hear ‘em!)
You absolutely, positively cannot live another day without smelling this coming out of your oven. Trust me.
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Posted by Suzanne McMinn on May 14, 2008 @ 5:05 am
Tags: apples, desserts, yeast breads
6:44
am
GOOD Morning. Bet you could make a savory one too. Ham and cheese.stromboli with herbs and sausages. OI! I’m starving.
7:20
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You could have a catering business! I’m drooling over the pics. Feel free to Fed Ex me a sample or two.
Belated happy birthday to your son. I’m not sure I even remember 17.
-Kim
7:30
am
YUMMM!!Thank you for sharing.
7:30
am
Wow, that looks divine!!! Just throw in a good cup of coffee and your set for the day!
grace and peace,
julie
7:36
am
Pampered Chef had some braided recipes for their kitchen shows 5 or 6 years ago. The one similar to this used cream cheese with sugar and vanilla. To make the cuts easier, a pizza cutter works really well. I’m looking forward to trying this — sounds delicious!
7:45
am
I wish I had time to make all the delicious looking recipes you post. Since I went back to work full time I’m lucky to have time to make grilled cheese.
7:48
am
yummmmmm! how bout strawberries and cream cheese? or cherries? YUM YUM!
I can see this, a cup of coffee, and one of those rockers on your front porch. What a way to spend a morning!
:J
7:56
am
Uh, I’m Princess’s long lost sister. I’m coming home to live with you!
7:59
am
Suzanne, yum, that bread looks fabulous.
9:12
am
That looks so great! Grandmother bread is so versatile!
9:34
am
Oh my goodness, that looks so yummy - If I could just make the bread
10:09
am
OoOOoo wow does that look scrumptious! Please send me a taste :p Looks beautiful too.
10:33
am
Tell me this is on the South Beach diet…..pretty please????
10:51
am
WOW!! What more can be said? Oh…I know…YUM!!
Blessings from Ohio…
11:16
am
That looks and sounds delicious, Suzanne!
I’m going to be begging my mom to make it. 
11:41
am
Yummy!
And Happy Birthday to 17!
11:58
am
OMG, I wish you could teleport some to me in Texas. I’m not much of a baker, but this might motivate me to try it.
12:18
pm
Can’t wait to try this! I’m stuck at work and my stomach is growling for struedel loaf! One prep hint for everyone - make this on parchment paper if you can. It makes moving baked goods around much easier.
Thanks Suzanne - yum!
2:54
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That looks so delicious!! I can’t wait to try it. Thanks again.
3:43
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OMGosh! That looks delicious. Pardon my drool! *G*
5:00
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Oh My Heavens!!! Already, Grandmother bread has become a total staple at our house. I think this might be one more thing we just won’t be able to live with out. Thank you for sharing!
5:06
pm
It looks delicious!
5:21
pm
I haven’t checked in with you in a while, but wow, that looks gorgeous and delicious. I’m going to have to try it.
6:16
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Yummy! Can I come over and have some too.
1:56
am
Geeezzzzzzzzzzz, I just gained 50 pounds looking at this…. I ‘m going to make this and eat the whole thing myself…….. Thanks Suzanne!
11:03
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I just made this with pizza dough and added some chocolate chips - I’ll let you know how the kids like it! Thanks for sharing.