Blackberry & Apple Bread with a Streusel Topping  Ingredients:       Bread Dough:    1/2 cup  milk, heated to lukewarm       1 tablespoon granulated white sugar    1 package (1/4 ounce)  active dry yeast       2 1/2 cups  all purpose flour    3 tablespoons  granulated white sugar       1/2 teaspoon  salt    1 large egg       1/2 cup  unsalted butter, room temperature (cut into small pieces)    Egg Wash:       1 tablespoon  cream    1  large egg       1/8 teaspoon  ground cinnamon    Streusel Topping:       1/4 cup  granulated white sugar    1/3 cup  all purpose flour       1/4 teaspoon  ground cinnamon    1/4 cup  cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces       Topping:    2 cups  fresh blackberries       1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced

Preparation:

In the bowl of your electric mixer, stir together the lukewarm milk, 1 tablespoon white sugar, and the yeast. Let this mixture stand 5-10 minutes or until the yeast is foamy. At this point add the flour, the remaining 3 tablespoons white sugar, and the salt and beat until combined. Add the egg and knead the dough for a few minutes. With the mixer running, gradually add small pieces of the softened butter, continuing to knead the dough for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until the dough is soft and silky feeling. (Note: As you beat in the butter you will notice the dough first comes together, then falls apart, and finally comes together once again.) Place the dough in a buttered bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a clean towel, and leave to rise in a warm place until doubled in size (this will take about 1 1/2 - 2 hour, depending on the warmth of your room). Once it has doubled in size, punch the dough down and, on a lightly floured surface, roll or press into a 13 x 9 inch rectangle. Transfer to a buttered or parchment lined baking sheet. Then, in a small bowl, whisk together the cream, egg and cinnamon for the egg wash. With a pastry brush, lightly brush the surface of the dough with the egg wash. Cover the dough and let rise until doubled in size (about 45 minutes to 1 hour). While the dough is rising, make the streusel topping. In a small bowl combine the sugar, flour, and cinnamon. With a pastry blender, or your fingertips, cut in the butter until the mixture is lumpy. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and place rack in center of oven. When the dough has doubled in size, once again lightly brush the surface of the dough with the egg wash. Evenly place the blackberries and diced apple on the dough and then sprinkle with the streusel topping. Bake for about 35 minutes or until nicely browned and cooked through. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Categories:  Baked Goods, Baked goods, Bread

Estimated Serving:  8

Estimated preparation time:  60 min.

Language:  English

Shared by:  Jilly    2009/11/24