This delightful bread marries the comforting flavors of apple and cinnamon with the indulgence of chocolate chips, creating a perfect harmony of tastes and textures. Each braid is filled with a sweet apple mixture, then baked to golden perfection. After baking, it's brushed with a milk and honey mixture and topped with a fine sprinkle of chopped nuts and honey, adding a delightful crunch and sweetness to every bite.
Why You'll Love This:
- Comforting Apple Cinnamon Flavor: The classic combination of apples and cinnamon brings a cozy warmth to the bread.
- Chocolate Chip Surprise: Chocolate chips add a layer of sweet indulgence.
- Soft and Sweet Bread: Enriched with egg and milk for a tender crumb.
- Honey Glaze: Adds a sweet, glossy finish that's both delicious and visually appealing.
- Perfect Pairing: Ideal with coffee or tea, for breakfast or as a dessert.
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
- 1 egg
- 200 ml milk
- 100 g sugar
- 100 g chocolate chips
- 500 g flour
- 7 g dry yeast
- A pinch of salt
- Lemon zest
For the Filling:
- 6/7 apples, peeled and diced
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- Lemon juice
For Glazing:
- Milk mixed with honey
- Finely chopped nuts mixed with sugar
- Honey diluted with a bit of water
Directions:
- Prepare the apple filling by mixing diced apples with cinnamon, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Let it rest in the fridge for 10 minutes.
- Mix all the dough ingredients and knead for 10 minutes. Let it rise in a warm place, covered, until it doubles in size (about 2 hours).
- Once risen, divide the dough into pieces, roll each into a thin, long sheet.
- Spread the apple mixture over the dough and gently close it to keep the filling inside.
- Roll the dough and form an "eight" shape, sealing the ends. Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and let rest for another 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Brush the bread with milk and honey mixture.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Let them cool for 5-6 minutes, then brush with diluted honey and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
Serve these Apple Cinnamon and Chocolate Chip Braided Breads warm or cold, paired with a good coffee or aromatic tea for a delightful treat. 🍏🍞🍯✨